How to cook millet: useful tips from Yevhen Klopotenko

Millet is one of the simplest, tastiest, and healthiest cereals that can be used to make a variety of dishes, from soups and cereals to desserts. It's worth noting that this grain can be easily spoiled during cooking – overcooked, undercooked, or spoiled by spices.

Culinary expert Yevhen Klopotenko shared on his website the secrets of cooking millet and choosing the right cereal for your dishes.

How to choose millet and what to look for

When choosing this cereal, pay attention first of all to the expiration date, as well as to the color of the grains, they should be a deep yellow color. As for the packaging, it should be airtight, and be sure to pay attention to the shelf life of the cereal so that the dishes made from it are not bitter.

"At home, you need to store millet in an airtight container, such as a glass jar that closes tightly," the chef explained.

Preparation for cooking

First, pour boiling water over the millet for 5 minutes. After that, be sure to drain it off and rinse it again with cold water until the water is clear.

"You don't have to wait 5 minutes, but rinse the cereal several times with boiling water in a fine sieve. This is necessary in order to avoid bitterness in the finished dish," Klopotenko said.

What is the best way to cook millet porridge?

It can be cooked with water, milk, and cream, as well as mushroom, meat, and vegetable broth.

What to do to make porridge crumbly

The cook advises to observe the proportions: 1 cup of millet and 3 cups of liquid.

Dishes for cooking millet

A thick-bottomed pot or slow cooker is best.

How long to cook millet

Millet porridge should be cooked for 7-10 minutes over medium heat and not covered, then removed from the heat, cover with a lid. Be sure to wrap in a towel and leave for another 10-15 minutes.