4.7 from 9 votes
Millet Porridge (Simple!)
This simple millet porridge (xiǎomǐ zhōu - 小米粥) is very similar to rice congee, but cooks in a fraction of the time with a healthier grain!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 95 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Breakfast
Cuisine:
Chinese
Ingredients
- 6 cups water
- ½ cup millet
Instructions
- Bring the water to a boil in a medium thick-bottomed pot. At the same time, rinse the millet and drain.
- Add the millet to the boiling water, immediately stirring from the bottom of the pot to prevent sticking. Reduce the heat so that the water is simmering. Partially cover the pot (so it doesn’t boil over). Cook for 15 minutes.
- Shut off the heat, cover the pot, and let it rest on the stove to continue cooking in its residual heat for another 15-20 minutes before serving.
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Notes
- Freeze the leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 months at best quality, or refrigerate in a covered container for up to 3 days. The leftover porridge will thicken in the fridge and almost appear solidified. Just add a splash of water when reheating to restore its consistency.
Nutrition Information
Calories
95kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
18g
(6%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
0.2g
(1%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.2g
Sodium
19mg
(1%)
Potassium
49mg
(1%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Calcium
13mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 95
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 95kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sodium | 19mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 49mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.