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Millet Porridge with Maple Syrup

By Keith Dresser

Published on September 6, 2013

Time

45 minutes

Yield

Serves 4

Millet Porridge with Maple Syrup

Ingredients

1 ½ cups water 1 cup millet, rinsedPinch ground cinnamon Pinch salt ¾ cup whole milk 2 tablespoons maple syrup

Before You Begin

We prefer this porridge made with whole milk, but low-fat or skim milk can be substituted.

Instructions

  1. Bring water, millet, cinnamon, and salt to boil in medium saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook until millet has absorbed all water and is almost tender, about 20 minutes.
  2. Increase heat to medium, add milk, and simmer, stirring frequently, until millet is fully tender and mixture is thickened, about 10 minutes. Stir in maple syrup and serve.
Millet Porridge with Maple Syrup

Millet Porridge with Maple Syrup

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Time

45 minutes

Yield

Serves 4

Ingredients

1 ½ cups water
1 cup millet, rinsed
Pinch ground cinnamon
Pinch salt
¾ cup whole milk
2 tablespoons maple syrup

Ingredients

1 ½ cups water
1 cup millet, rinsed
Pinch ground cinnamon
Pinch salt
¾ cup whole milk
2 tablespoons maple syrup

Ingredients

1 ½ cups water
1 cup millet, rinsed
Pinch ground cinnamon
Pinch salt
¾ cup whole milk
2 tablespoons maple syrup

Why This Recipe Works

Slightly overcooking millet causes the seeds to burst and release starch, creating a creamy consistency that makes this grain ideal for breakfast porridge.

Before You Begin

We prefer this porridge made with whole milk, but low-fat or skim milk can be substituted.

Instructions

  1. Bring water, millet, cinnamon, and salt to boil in medium saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook until millet has absorbed all water and is almost tender, about 20 minutes.
  2. Increase heat to medium, add milk, and simmer, stirring frequently, until millet is fully tender and mixture is thickened, about 10 minutes. Stir in maple syrup and serve.

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