Mexican Millet Recipes

MEXICAN MILLET

Steps:

• Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
• Add garlic and stir until just fragrant.
• Add onions and jalapeno and fry until soft and golden, about 6-8 minutes.
• Next, add the millet, and stir to coat the grains in the oil and vegetables. Fry until golden, about 4 to 6 minutes.
• Pour in vegetable broth, then add tomato paste, salt, cumin and diced tomatoes, and stir to combine.
• Bring to a boil, cover then lower the heat ti simmer for about 30 minutes, or until all liquid is absorbed.
• Remove from heat, and allow to sit covered for 10 more minutes.
• Stir in cilantro, then fluff with a fork before serving.

BASIC MILLET

Steps:

• Bring water to boil.
• Add all ingredients.
• Bring back to a boil stirring frequently.
• Cover and simmer over medium-low heat for approximately 15 minutes.
• Water should be absorbed and millet should be fluffy.
• For slightly different flavor toast millet before cooking.

CUBAN INSPIRED MILLET

Steps:

• Blend carrot and garlic in a food processor until finely chopped.
• Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat; cook and stir carrot mixture, onion, and green bell pepper until softened, about 10 minutes. Add millet; stir until fragrant and toasted, about 3 minutes.
• Pour vegetable broth into millet mixture; season with salt and black pepper. Reduce heat and simmer until all the broth is absorbed and millet is tender, about 20 minutes. Stir in cilantro.