--- title: "Millet Porridge (小米粥)" description: "Millet porridge is a common home-style porridge in northern China. It has a smooth, silky texture and a rich grain aroma, and the millet oil it releases is especially gentle on the stomach. It is rich in protein, fat, carbohydrates, and carotene, and its vitamin B1 content ranks among the highest of all grains. It is easy to digest and absorb." image: "https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/ai-generated/soup_xiao-mi-zhou.jpg" url: "https://cookbook.cn-trending.com/r/soup_xiao-mi-zhou/" --- # Millet Porridge **小米粥 · xiǎo mǐ zhōu** > Time: 35 min · Difficulty: Easy · Calories: 362 kcal · Serves: 1 serving · Category: [Soups](https://cookbook.cn-trending.com/c/soup/) (汤羹) Millet porridge is a common home-style porridge in northern China. It has a smooth, silky texture and a rich grain aroma, and the millet oil it releases is especially gentle on the stomach. It is rich in protein, fat, carbohydrates, and carotene, and its vitamin B1 content ranks among the highest of all grains. It is easy to digest and absorb. ![](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/ai-generated/soup_xiao-mi-zhou.jpg) ## Ingredients - 100 g Millet (小米) — per serving - Tip: Choose plump grains with a golden-yellow color and fresh season. - 2000 g Water (水) — per serving - Tip: Mountain spring water is ideal. ## Tools Regular pot, Bowl, Soup ladle ## Method (5 steps) 1. **Rinse the Millet** — Place 100g of millet into a bowl and rinse lightly with water (stir gently with your hand, then pour the water out — just to remove surface dust. Do not rub or scrub!!!) - Duration: 1 min - Tip: Do not rub or scrub, or you will lose the millet oil. ![Step 1: Rinse the Millet](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/steps/soup_xiao-mi-zhou/step_1.jpg) 2. **Bring Water to a Boil** — Add 2000g of water to the pot and bring to a boil. It must reach a full boil!!! - Duration: 10 min - Tip: The water must be fully boiling. ![Step 2: Bring Water to a Boil](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/steps/soup_xiao-mi-zhou/step_2.jpg) 3. **Add the Millet** — When the water is boiling, pour the millet into the pot. - Duration: 30 sec - Tip: This is a crucial step — the water must be boiling before adding the millet. ![Step 3: Add the Millet](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/steps/soup_xiao-mi-zhou/step_3.jpg) 4. **Simmer over High Heat** — Stir to keep the millet from sticking to the bottom. Continue cooking over high heat for 6–10 minutes, stirring a few times in between. - Duration: 8 min - Tip: Stir periodically to prevent sticking. ![Step 4: Simmer over High Heat](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/steps/soup_xiao-mi-zhou/step_4.jpg) 5. **Simmer Slowly over Low Heat** — Reduce to medium-low heat and simmer for 15–20 minutes. Leave a small gap in the lid so the millet oil doesn't escape. Stir a few more times during cooking to prevent burning on the bottom. - Duration: 18 min - Tip: Leave a gap in the lid to prevent overflow. - Tip: Keep the millet oil from being lost. ![Step 5: Simmer Slowly over Low Heat](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/steps/soup_xiao-mi-zhou/step_5.jpg) ## Tips - This recipe uses a regular pot (ready in just 30–35 minutes) for the best flavor. A pressure cooker or rice cooker is more convenient, but the results are slightly inferior — reduce the water accordingly, generally 100g millet + 1800g water. - Only rinse the millet with water to remove surface dust. Never over-rinse, or you will lose the millet oil. - Remember: the millet must be added when the water is already boiling. - Adding alkali is not recommended — the natural, unadulterated aroma of millet is best. ## Overview image ![Millet Porridge — ingredients and steps overview](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/overview/soup_xiao-mi-zhou_overview.jpg) ## Source Recipe text from [HowToCook](https://github.com/Anduin2017/HowToCook), structured by [Vibe Cook](https://github.com/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend). Public domain (Unlicense). Original: https://github.com/Anduin2017/HowToCook/blob/master/dishes/soup/小米粥.md ## Related recipes - [Cucumber and Preserved Egg Soup](https://cookbook.cn-trending.com/r/soup_huang-gua-pi-dan-tang/) - [Enoki Mushroom Soup](https://cookbook.cn-trending.com/r/soup_jin-zhen-gu-tang/) - [Pork Ribs, Chinese Yam, and Corn Soup](https://cookbook.cn-trending.com/r/soup_pai-gu-shan-yao-yu-mi-tang/) - [Tomato and Egg Soup](https://cookbook.cn-trending.com/r/soup_xi-hong-shi-ji-dan-tang/) --- ```json {"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"Recipe","name":"Millet Porridge","alternateName":"小米粥","description":"Millet porridge is a common home-style porridge in northern China. It has a smooth, silky texture and a rich grain aroma, and the millet oil it releases is especially gentle on the stomach. It is rich in protein, fat, carbohydrates, and carotene, and its vitamin B1 content ranks among the highest of all grains. 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