Millet
Tools Required:colander, large (4-quart) saucepan (Clear lids are great for cooking grains, so you can see how it’s doing without lifting the lid.)
Servings Prep Time
8people 5minutes
Cook Time Passive Time
15minutes 10minutes
Difficulty Cost
Easy! Inexpensive!
Servings Prep Time
8people 5minutes
Cook Time Passive Time
15minutes 10minutes
Difficulty Cost
Easy! Inexpensive!
Instructions
  1. No need to rinse millet. You can toast it first for a nuttier flavor, or not. *Optional: To toast, heat a skillet over medium heat. Add millet, stirring frequently. It will start popping and begin to smell fragrant and golden brown (about 3-5 minutes). Do not let it burn! Remove from heat and pour into a glass bowl to cool, or immediately pour into a large saucepan of boiling water.
  2. Use a large or wide saucepan so the millet will have plenty of room to cook more evenly. If you have one, choose a heavy saucepan to prevent burning. Add water and salt, and bring to a full (rolling) boil. (You can do this while you toast the millet.) Add millet, toasted or not, and stir.
  3. Allow the water to come to a full boil again, then turn to low. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes. (Set the timer and don’t look. Turn down if it starts to boil over.)
  4. Remove from heat, keep covered and let stand for 10 minutes.
  5. Remove lid and fluff with fork.