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Millet Porridge

1 December 2024

5 mins + 30 mins cooking

easy

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What better way to start the day than with a big bowl of warm, tasty porridge? Millet is naturally gluten-free, which means it is very easy on your digestive system, and it’s a wonderfood when you’re under the weather. If you have a runny nose, or a chest infection, millet can help break down and remove excess mucus. If you have a little extra time, why not gently toast the millet on a dry pan in advance to release a slightly nutty aroma. You may also double up the ingredients to prepare a bigger batch and store in the fridge. Millet is naturally sweet, but nothing beats a little honey in your porridge. Apart from maybe bee pollen, which gives a satisfying crunch!

 

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Ingredients

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200g millet grains
400ml filtered water
200-400ml milk* or dairy-free alternative (almond*, coconut, oat etc.)
1Tbsp ghee, butter* or coconut oil
1/3tsp dried ginger
1pinch sea salt
1/2tsp cinnamon
1pinch turmeric
1squeeze lemon juice
1handful handful of dried fruit (raisins, apricots, dates or desiccated coconut)
1handful handful of chopped nuts or seeds (hazelnuts*, walnuts*, almonds*, cashews, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, chia seeds)
1handful fresh, stewed or baked fruit of your choice (apples, pears or berries)
Make it yours: Add 1⁄2 tsp honey or maple syrup

Directions

1.
Step 1
To wash the millet, use the water flooding method: Put the millet in a saucepan, cover it with 3 times as much water, slosh it around a bit, then slowly tip the water into the sink, letting gravity keep the millet in the pan. Repeat 3-4 times, or until the water is mostly clear, then strain the millet to remove the excess water.
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2.
Step 2
To cook the porridge, you need one and half times as much water as millet. Bring the water and millet to the boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 15-20 mins, stirring occasionally and adding milk little by little to achieve your preferred consistency.
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3.
Step 3
While simmering, add ghee or coconut oil, spices, and your preferred dried fruit or seeds.
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4.
Step 4
Once cooked, serve with cooked fruit, or pack it up and go!
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Notes

* Common allergens
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