Simple Millet Porridge (小米粥)
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Simple Millet Porridge (小米粥)
Description
This millet porridge uses rinsed millet simmered in a large amount of water brought to a gentle boil before reducing heat for slow cooking. Skimming the foam prevents spills and helps clarity. Cook time of about 30 minutes leads to tender grains retaining form, with longer cooking solidifying a thicker consistency if desired.
Flavor variations include adding sugar for a lightly sweet dish, or serving warm with condiments such as fermented tofu or pickled vegetables to create a savory accompaniment. Another option is grating Parmesan cheese into the hot porridge, adding a salty, cheesy depth that contrasts with the mild grain.
The recipe notes adjusting millet quantity can produce thinner, soupier porridge or thicker, creamier textures according to preference. This porridge offers a balanced texture—not too thin or heavy—and simple preparation techniques that yield a soothing meal or accompaniment.
Ingredients
For the porridge
- 1/2 cup (120 grams) millet (*see footnote)
- 8 cups (2 liters) water
To serve with
- sugar
- Fermented tofu
- pickled vegetables
- Parmesan Cheese
Instructions
- Rinse millet a few times with tap water and drain.
- Add water to a medium-sized pot and bring to a boil.
- Slowly add millet to the pot.
- Continue cooking until the water returns to a boil. Turn to low heat. Use a ladle to skim the foam from the surface, so the porridge won’t spill during cooking.
- Cook while keeping the porridge boiling, but not too fiercely, for 30 minutes. Stir the porridge several times after 20 minutes, so the millet won’t stick to the bottom of the pot.
- If you want a thicker porridge, keep cooking after 30 minutes are up, and stir the porridge constantly as it thickens, about 10 minutes.
- The porridge is ready when the millet is tender but still keeps its shape.
How to serve
- (Option 1) Sweet porridge - Transfer the porridge to serving bowls and add sugar to taste.
- (Option 2) Savory porridge - Serve warm with pickled vegetables or fermented tofu.
- (Option 3) Cheesy porridge - Grate parmesan cheese into the porridge while it’s still hot.
Notes
- Use 120 grams (1/2 cup) millet for a moderate creamy porridge; reduce to 80 grams (1/3 cup) for a soupier consistency.
- For thicker porridge, continue cooking after 30 minutes with frequent stirring until it reaches desired thickness.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4to 6
Amount Per Serving
Calories 76 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 354g | |
| Calories | 76kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 14.6g | 5% |
| Protein | 2.2g | 4% |
| Fat | 0.8g | 1% |
| Trans Fat | 0.8g | 40% |
| Sodium | 11mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 42mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 7% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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