Organic hulled millet is a versatile and very digestible grain, often used by people on gluten-free or wheat-free diets. Millet has a mild flavour that lends itself well to seasonings. It is a popular grain in Africa, China & India where it is often used to make flatbreads. Millet can also be used to make a nutritious side dish or a hot cereal or porridge. Millet can also be added to soups, stews, and salads.

How to cook millet... add ½ cup of millet to 1½ cups of water or stock, bring to the boil then cover and simmer for 25mins. If you want the millet to have a more creamy consistency, stir it frequently whilst cooking adding a little water every now and then.

To enhance the flavour of your dish you can lightly roast the millet in a dry saucepan over medium heat until they are golden in colour prior to cooking as above.

Simple ways to include more millet in your diet

• Make millet porridge for breakfast and top it with your favourite fresh fruit or berries
• Use puffed millet or lightly toasted millet to sprinkle over your cereal
• Use millet flour in when making flatbread or muffins
• Next time you are looking for an alternative to potatoes or rice, make a nutritious side dish with millet or millet couscous
• Add cooked millet to your favourite soup or stew.

Click here for our Organic Millet Porridge Recipe

Click here for our Organic Millet, Chickpea & Vegetable Casserole Recipe

All grains should be rinsed thoroughly under running water before cooking, and any dirt or debris should be removed. Store in a dry, airtight container at <25°C.

Origin - China
Certification - OCIA