How to Cook Millet Perfectly (Stovetop or Instant Pot)

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How to easily cook this healthy, eco-friendly and naturally gluten-free grain on the stove or in the instant pot with perfect results every time!

Cook Time10

Soaking Time (Optional)10

Total Time20

Servings:

Soak the millet for 10 minutes (or up to 12 hours) in a jug of water. Then, drain and rinse the millet.

Stovetop:
Mix the millet and water or broth in a small pan. Bring to the boil then quickly turn the heat down to low and put the lid on (but slightly askew) and leave to simmer gently for 10 minutes. Stir frequently.
1 cup millet, 3 cups water or vegetable stock (broth)
Instant Pot
Mix the millet and water or broth in the inner pot. Put the lid on, turn the pressure valve to sealed, and set to pressure cook at high pressure for 10 minutes.
Once cooked, leave for 10 minutes natural pressure release, then turn the valve to open and quick release the rest of the pressure. Stir then serve.
1 cup millet, 2.5 cups water or vegetable stock (broth)

Stovetop:
Mix the millet and water or broth in a small pan. Bring to the boil then quickly turn the heat down to low and put the lid on (but slightly askew) and leave to simmer gently for 10 minutes. Stir once cooking is complete.
1 cup millet, 2 cups water or vegetable stock (broth)
Instant Pot
Mix the millet and water or broth in the inner pot. Put the lid on, turn the pressure valve to sealed, and set to pressure cook at high pressure for 10 minutes.
Once cooked, leave for 10 minutes natural pressure release, then turn the valve to open and quick release the rest of the pressure. Stir then serve.
1 cup millet, 1.75 cups water or vegetable stock (broth)

Soaking the millet grains first is optional to make the nutrients more available.
Toast/dry-fry the millet grains first if you want to bring out their nuttiness (but they need to be dry to do this).
Cooked millet will keep for 4-5 days in an airtight container in the fridge, or for 2 months in the freezer. Use cold or at room temperature, or re-heat in the microwave.
For sweet porridge: serve with jam, stewed fruits or chopped fresh fruits and maple syrup.
For savoury porridge: cook with broth instead of water and serve with chilli or sesame oil, chopped spring onions, coriander and tamari and maybe some chopped vegan bacon or tofu pieces!
Use fluffy cooked millet grains in salads, grain bowls, soups and stews or serve as a side dish in place of rice or couscous.