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HOW TO COOK MILLET



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Learn how to cook millet in four different ways! Cook a perfect millet on the stovetop, make a creamy millet porridge or prepare a light and fluffy Instant Pot millet.

Provided by Maria Ushakova

Categories     Cooking Tips & How To's

Time 28m

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup millet, rinsed
2 cups water
pinch of salt
1 cup millet, rinsed
2 cups water
2 cups milk of your choice
pinch of salt
1 Tbsp maple syrup or another sweetener (optional)
1 Tbsp butter or coconut oil (optional)
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 cup millet, rinsed
2.5 cups chicken, mushroom, or vegetable stock
pinch of salt
1 cup millet, rinsed
2.5 cups water
pinch of salt

Steps:

  • Place the rinsed millet in a pot.
  • Add water and a pinch of salt. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat.
  • Reduce the heat and cover the pot. Cook the millet for about 18-20 minutes. Avoid opening the lid and mixing the millet too often because stirring breaks down the grains.
  • Take off the heat and let it stand covered for 5 minutes.
  • Flaff with a fork and serve.
  • In a pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the rinsed millet and stir until the grains are coated in oil. Cook the millet until the grain is heated through and becomes fragrant, for about 2 minutes.
  • Add the liquid and a pinch of salt. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
  • Reduce the heat and cover the pot. Cook the millet for about 18-20 minutes. Avoid opening the lid and mixing the millet too often because stirring breaks down the grains.
  • Take off the heat and let it stand covered for about 5 minutes.
  • Fluff with a fork and serve.
  • Placed the rinsed millet into a pot.
  • Add the water, milk, and salt. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
  • Reduce the heat and cover the pot. Cook the millet for about 20 to 23 minutes. Avoid opening the lid and mixing the millet too often because stirring breaks down the grain.
  • Take the pot off the heat. If using the sweetener and butter, open the lid and put them on top of the porridge. Close the lid and let it stand covered for about 5 minutes.
  • Open the lid and mix in the melted butter and sweetener. Serve.
  • Add the rinsed millet, water, and salt to the cooking pot of the 6-quart Instant Pot. You will be cooking on high pressure so make sure the sealing ring is in place. Close the lid shut. Turn the nob to the sealing position. Turn on the Keep Warm function.
  • Cook the millet on high pressure for 10 minutes.
  • To release pressure, let the Instant Pot go into Keep Warm mode and wait for 10 minutes. Then, press Cancell and carefully position the steam release valve on the lid to the Venting position.
  • Carefully open the lid. You will have a lot of condensation on the lid. Make sure that this water doesn't get into the millet. fluff the millet with a fork and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 189 calories, Carbohydrate 36.4 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 0 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 2.1 grams fat, Fiber 4.3 grams fiber, Protein 5.5 grams protein, SaturatedFat 0.4 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1/4 of recipe, Sodium 41.3 milligrams sodium, Sugar 0.8 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 1.7 grams unsaturated fat

HOW TO COOK MILLET



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A naturally gluten-free grain, millet has a mild, corn-like flavor that's super versatile in the kitchen. Learn the best way to steam it, then use as a base for all kinds of sweet and savory dishes, such as our Crispy Grain Salad with Peas and Mint.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains

Time 40m

Yield Makes about 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 cup millet
Pinch of kosher salt
Extra-virgin olive oil (optional)

Steps:

  • Combine millet, 2 cups water, salt, and a drizzle of oil in a saucepan. Bring to a simmer, then cover and cook until tender, about 25 minutes. Remove from heat; let stand, covered, 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Use immediately, or spread on a rimmed baking sheet to let cool.

HOW TO COOK PERFECT MILLET EVERY TIME



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Provided by Megan Gordon

Categories     Main dish     Lunch     Dinner     Side dish

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 cup raw millet
2 cups water (or broth, if you'd prefer)
1/4 teaspoon salt, optional
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, optional

Steps:

  • Measure millet and cooking liquid: You'll need 1 cup of raw millet and 2 cups of cooking liquid (water or broth).
  • Toast millet: In a large, dry saucepan, toast the raw millet over medium heat for 4-5 minutes or until it turns a rich golden brown and the grains become fragrant. Be careful not to let them burn.
  • Add the water and salt to the pan: Since the pan is hot, the water will sputter a bit when you pour it in. After adding water and salt, give the millet a good stir.
  • Bring the liquid to a boil: Increase the heat to high and bring the mixture to a boil.
  • Lower the heat and simmer: Decrease the heat to low, drop in the butter and cover the pot. Simmer until the grains absorb most of the water (they'll continue soaking it up as they sit), about 15 minutes. Avoid the temptation to peek a great deal or stir too much (unless its sticking to the bottom). Stirring too vigorously will break up the grains and change the texture.
  • Remove from heat and let stand: Like most grains, millet needs a little time off the heat to fully absorb the liquid. Allow it to sit, covered and removed from heat, for 10 minutes.
  • Fluff and serve! After millet sits, fluff it with a fork. Taste and add additional salt if you'd like. Millet does not keep well and is best served warm (see Additional Notes below).

Nutrition Facts : SaturatedFat 0.4 g, UnsaturatedFat 0.0 g, Carbohydrate 36.4 g, Sugar 0 g, ServingSize Serves 4, Protein 5.5 g, Fat 2.1 g, Calories 189 cal, Sodium 7.2 mg, Fiber 4.3 g, Cholesterol 0 mg

HOW TO COOK MILLET (& MILLET RECIPES!)



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Here's how to cook millet in 20 minutes with 3 ingredients! A tasty alternative to couscous or rice, it's easy to make and versatile.

Provided by Sonja Overhiser

Categories     Side Dish

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 cup millet
2 cups water
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

Steps:

  • Pour the millet into a dry pan. Toast for about 2 to 3 minutes over medium heat, stirring frequently, until it smells toasted and you start to hear the millet pop.
  • Pour in the 2 cups water (it will spit as the pan is hot, so take care). Add the olive oil and salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cover the pot and simmer for about 17 to 20 minutes, until the water has been completely absorbed.
  • Allow to stand covered for 10 minutes. Fluff the millet with a fork. Add more salt to taste if desired. To serve as a side dish, add chopped herbs, spices, more olive oil or butter, or Parmesan cheese to taste.

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