Xiao Mi Zhou Millet Porridge Food

SIMPLE MILLET CONGEE (小米粥)

Steps:

• Rinse millet under running water and drain well in a strainer.
• Stovetop instructions: In a medium pot, bring water to a boil, then add rinsed millet and cubed sweet potato. Reduce heat to maintain a slow simmer and cook for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. The porridge is done when the millet is tender but still holds its shape. At this point you can serve it, or continue to cook for 10 more minutes for a thicker, creamier consistency.
• Instant Pot instructions: add rinsed millet, water, sweet potato and dried dates to the Instant Pot and set to MANUAL on high pressure for 15 minutes (make sure the pressure valve is set to seal). After the timer beeps, allow pressure to natural release for 15 minutes. Open lid and give everything a stir.
• Ladle millet congee into bowls and serve hot. You can add maple syrup, rock sugar, or brown sugar for desired sweetness.

SIMPLE MILLET PORRIDGE (小米粥)

Steps:

• 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.

XIAO MI ZHOU (MILLET PORRIDGE)

Steps:

• Toast millet in bottom of pan or in skillet over medium-high heat for 5 - 8 minutes, until some aroma begins to waft.
• In the meantime, bring water to a boil. How much you use depends on how thick you want your porridge.
• Add millet to boiling water and boil over medium-high to low heat for 15 - 25 minutes, until done. It will not absorb all the water, but some color and starch will be released to let you know as cooking finishes.
• Eat warm, adding sugar or honey to taste.

MILLET PORRIDGE

Steps:

• In a clean coffee grinder, grind millet until coarsely ground.
• Melt coconut oil in small pot over medium heat.
• Add millet and stir gently for 2-3 minutes.
• Add liquids, stirring until smooth while bringing to a boil.
• Reduce heat to low and cover (leave cover askew if using milk substitute).
• Simmer for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

MILLET PORRIDGE

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, combine millet, water, milk, cinnamon, vanilla, salt and raisins.
• Bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 25 minutes without stirring.
• If the liquid is not completely absorbed, cook for 3-5 minutes longer, partially covered.
• Remove from heat.
• Drizzle with maple syrup or honey.
• Serve.