Creamy Ukrainian Millet Porridge with Milk
Millet grains simmer with milk and water into a creamy, lightly sweet breakfast porridge.
This creamy millet porridge starts with water so the grains soften before milk is added. Rinsing the millet several times with hot water helps remove surface bitterness. Stir as the milk simmers and stop when the grains are tender and the porridge is thick but spoonable; it will firm slightly as it rests. Rinse millet under hot water several times, rubbing the grains gently, until the water runs clearer; drain well. Add millet and water to a saucepan; bring to a boil, lower heat and simmer uncovered 12 to 15 minutes until most water is absorbed. Stir in milk, sugar and salt; simmer gently 15 to 20 minutes, stirring often, until grains are soft and porridge is creamy.
Recipe card
Creamy Ukrainian Millet Porridge with Milk
Equipment: Knife, cutting board, measuring tools and suitable pot, skillet or oven
Ingredients
Instructions
Rinse
Rinse millet under hot water several times, rubbing the grains gently, until the water runs clearer; drain well.
Start grains
Add millet and water to a saucepan; bring to a boil, lower heat and simmer uncovered 12 to 15 minutes until most water is absorbed.
Add milk
Stir in milk, sugar and salt; simmer gently 15 to 20 minutes, stirring often, until grains are soft and porridge is creamy.
Finish
Stir in butter; cover and rest 5 minutes.
Serve
Stir, loosen with warm milk if needed and serve hot with fruit, honey or extra butter.
How to tell when it is ready
Stir, loosen with warm milk if needed and serve hot with fruit, honey or extra butter.
Tips
- Rinse millet under hot water several times, rubbing the grains gently, until the water runs clearer.
- Add millet and water to a saucepan.
- Stir in milk, sugar and salt.
- Stir in butter.
Troubleshooting
- If porridge thickens too much, loosen with warm milk.
- If milk catches on the pan, lower heat and stir more often.
Substitutions
- Use a non-dairy milk for a dairy-free bowl.
- Use maple syrup instead of granulated sugar.
Variations
- Stir in pumpkin puree and cinnamon.
- Serve with savory herbs and vegetables, reducing the sugar.
Serving suggestions
- Serve with honey and berries.
- Add sliced banana.
- Top with toasted nuts.
- Offer with cinnamon.
Make ahead
Prepare the measured ingredients in advance. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours for up to 3 days; reheat with a splash of milk until steaming.
Storage
Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours for up to 3 days; reheat with a splash of milk until steaming.
Food safety
Stir regularly and use low heat after adding milk to prevent scorching.
Frequently asked questions
How do I know creamy ukrainian millet porridge with milk is ready?
Stir, loosen with warm milk if needed and serve hot with fruit, honey or extra butter.
How should I store creamy ukrainian millet porridge with milk?
Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours for up to 3 days; reheat with a splash of milk until steaming.
Serve with honey and berries. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours for up to 3 days; reheat with a splash of milk until steaming.
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