Comments on: Simple Millet Porridge (小米粥) https://omnivorescookbook.com/millet-porridge Modern Chinese Recipes Mon, 13 Feb 2023 14:53:14 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.3.2 By: Maggie Zhu https://omnivorescookbook.com/millet-porridge/#comment-213034 Mon, 13 Feb 2023 14:53:14 +0000 http://omnivorescookbook.com/?p=7104#comment-213034 In reply to Ivana.

I didn’t quite understand your question. Do you mean to cook the millet, but strain off the liquid and serve the millet as a side?
If that is the case, I would cook the millet a bit shorter. This recipe is designed for making congee, so the long cooking time allows the millet to release starch and thicken the water. If you serve the millet separated, you probably want it a little firm, so it won’t fall apart when you strain it. I would try cooking it for 20 minutes first, taste it, and see if it needs more time.

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By: Ivana https://omnivorescookbook.com/millet-porridge/#comment-213021 Mon, 13 Feb 2023 05:31:22 +0000 http://omnivorescookbook.com/?p=7104#comment-213021 Hi! I plan to make this for my 1 year old’s parent child class. Question…do I make it the same way if I’m not putting any millet in? They are serving the millet and quinoa like rice style and I’m supposed to bring the side. I want to bring this as the “side” but not sure if I need to change recipe.

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By: Maggie Zhu https://omnivorescookbook.com/millet-porridge/#comment-206630 Mon, 19 Sep 2022 19:17:43 +0000 http://omnivorescookbook.com/?p=7104#comment-206630 In reply to Bubba Kush.

When cooking the congee I only use millet and water. It is usually served with other dishes on the side as a soup, or with some salty pickles. When I was growing up, I like to add sugar to the congee to make it a sweet soup.

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By: Bubba Kush https://omnivorescookbook.com/millet-porridge/#comment-206606 Sun, 18 Sep 2022 13:13:49 +0000 http://omnivorescookbook.com/?p=7104#comment-206606 This looks good. Do you use any seasoning? Just millet and water?

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By: Maggie Zhu https://omnivorescookbook.com/millet-porridge/#comment-146624 Mon, 10 May 2021 15:57:05 +0000 http://omnivorescookbook.com/?p=7104#comment-146624 In reply to Doreen Coles.

I used the millet grains (small round shape, looks a bit like quinoa) and I’m afraid I don’t think the millet flour or the pulled one would work.

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By: Doreen Coles https://omnivorescookbook.com/millet-porridge/#comment-146545 Sun, 09 May 2021 23:10:41 +0000 http://omnivorescookbook.com/?p=7104#comment-146545 Do you use Millet Flour for this recipe? I have Millet Flour and also Puffed Millet.

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By: Maggie https://omnivorescookbook.com/millet-porridge/#comment-127498 Mon, 26 Oct 2020 12:45:45 +0000 http://omnivorescookbook.com/?p=7104#comment-127498 In reply to Emelie Lundgren.

Hi Emelie, I think you can (similar to cooking with polenta) but maybe you will need to adjust the water ratio and shorten the cooking time.
Also, make sure to stir it during the cooking to prevent the bottom from scorching, because the flakes might absorb liquid faster and clump on the bottom of the pan.

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By: Emelie Lundgren https://omnivorescookbook.com/millet-porridge/#comment-127492 Mon, 26 Oct 2020 11:59:08 +0000 http://omnivorescookbook.com/?p=7104#comment-127492 This looks so comforting! I only have millet flakes at home. Can I use those instead of whole grains?

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By: Maggie https://omnivorescookbook.com/millet-porridge/#comment-125946 Mon, 05 Oct 2020 13:00:20 +0000 http://omnivorescookbook.com/?p=7104#comment-125946 In reply to HE.

You should cook the porridge uncovered to prevent it from spilling over.

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By: HE https://omnivorescookbook.com/millet-porridge/#comment-125911 Sun, 04 Oct 2020 16:42:17 +0000 http://omnivorescookbook.com/?p=7104#comment-125911 Cook covered or uncovered?

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