Millet is a gluten free ancient grain with a pleasantly mild and slightly sweet flavor. OurHulled Millet is one of our favorite Grains of Discovery and can be used as a tasty alternative to rice in pilafs or stir-fries. It was first farmed nearly 10,000 years ago and was considered to be a sacred crop in ancient China. Today it’s enjoyed by many for its subtle flavor and high nutrition content.Millet is a good source of fiber and contains iron.Because of its mild flavor, millet can be both a sweet and savory food, which makes it a versatile option for breakfast, lunch and even dinner. Make a sweet breakfast porridge or add uncooked millet to bread for a bit of extra crunch. Serve it with a drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of sea salt and black pepper for a delicious side dish. If you’re curious about how to cook millet, you’ve come to the right spot! Our Basic Preparation Instructions for Hulled Millet makes it easy for you to cook and serve this wonder grain any time of the week. All you need to begin is hulled millet, water and salt. You can prepare your quick-cooking millet on the stovetop, slow-cooker or multi-cooker. Whether you're whipping up a batch of millet for a convenient breakfast or indulging in a nutritious millet side dish with dinner, we’re certain you’ll love incorporating millet into your diet. Once you learn how to cook millet, the options for wholesome dishes are endless.Try ourHoney Lime Millet Salad or get creative with this recipe forSpinach and Lemon Millet Arancini. If it’s breakfast you’re after, try theseFruit and Nut Energy Bars for a quick and easy meal on-the-go.
Bring 2 cups water to boil in a small pot. Add millet and salt. Return to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer, cover and cook until tender, 20 minutes. Drain off any remaining water.
Slow Cooker
Place millet, 3 ½ cups water and salt into a slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 4–5 hours or high for 1 ½–2 ½ hours.
Multi-Cooker
Place millet, 1 ¾ cups water and salt in the pot of a multi-cooker. Set the valve to sealing. On manual setting and high pressure, set for 10 minutes. Natural release the pressure for 10 minutes, then serve.
