The aroma of toasted millet drifts from the pot, nutty and earthy, before it softens into a creamy, porridge-like base. Warm, jammy berries provide a tart contrast that cuts through the grain's natural richness, resulting in a substantial and nourishing midday meal.
Ingredients
- 1 cup hulled millet
- 2 cups unsweetened almond milk
- 1 cup filtered water
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 cups fresh blackberries
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1/4 cup toasted sliced almonds
- 1 tablespoon hemp seeds
Method
- 1Place the millet in a dry saucepan over medium heat for 4 minutes until the grains smell like toasted popcorn.
- 2Pour the almond milk, water, and salt into the saucepan with the toasted millet.
- 3Bring the liquid to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover the pot tightly.
- 4Simmer the mixture for 20 minutes until the millet is tender and has absorbed most of the liquid.
- 5Combine the blackberries, maple syrup, and cardamom in a separate small skillet over medium heat.
- 6Cook the berry mixture for 5 minutes, lightly crushing them with a spoon, until they form a thick, syrupy sauce.
- 7Spoon the warm millet into bowls and top with the prepared berry sauce.
- 8Garnish each serving with the sliced almonds and hemp seeds before serving.