Simple Millet Congee (小米粥)
Millet congee porridge with optional red dates and sweet potato. A simple and nourishing Chinese staple.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 30
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Cook
- Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup (100g) millet
- 4 cups (1000mL) water
- 1 small sweet potato, peeled and cut into cubes, optional
- 5 dried red dates, optional
Instructions
- Rinse millet under running water and drain well in a strainer.
- Stovetop instructions: In a medium pot, bring water to a boil, then add rinsed millet and cubed sweet potato. Reduce heat to maintain a slow simmer and cook for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. The porridge is done when the millet is tender but still holds its shape. At this point you can serve it, or continue to cook for 10 more minutes for a thicker, creamier consistency.
- Instant Pot instructions: add rinsed millet, water, sweet potato and dried dates to the Instant Pot and set to MANUAL on high pressure for 15 minutes (make sure the pressure valve is set to seal). After the timer beeps, allow pressure to natural release for 15 minutes. Open lid and give everything a stir.
- Ladle millet congee into bowls and serve hot. You can add maple syrup, rock sugar, or brown sugar for desired sweetness.
Notes
- You can use peeled and chopped pumpkin or squash instead of the sweet potato. Goji berries are also a nice addition.
- Savory version: use only millet and water. Serve warm with pickled vegetables or fermented tofu.
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