It’s not for nothing that this dish was one of the most common. Those who are lucky enough to taste porridge cooked in a real Russian oven will never forget its taste. Previously, millet porridge was very popular, but now almost no one prepares it and it’s completely in vain, since it contains many useful substances, iron, magnesium and phosphorus. In addition, it is able to remove toxins and waste from the body, as well as reduce cholesterol levels.
Porridge recipes in the oven are divided into three methods; depending on the desired result, you can prepare liquid, viscous or stiff porridge. Today we will tell you how to cook cool porridge or as it is also called - wheat. Previously, only a Russian oven was used to prepare it, but today a regular oven will do.
Ingredients for making porridge:
50-100 g butter;
1-5 tablespoons of sugar (to taste);
1 incomplete teaspoon of salt;
1 cup millet cereal;
1 liter of high fat milk.
Preparing Ingredients
Before you start preparing the porridge, the cereal must be carefully sorted and any spoiled grains removed. Next, you need to wash out the remaining impurities and clean it from dirt and dust. First of all, the grains must be washed with hot water, and then with cold water. It is enough to rinse the cereal 3-4 times, although our ancestors in the old days changed the water up to 7 times (there is even an expression “rinse in seven waters”).
Recipe for making millet porridge in the oven:
Most people mistakenly believe that millet porridge has an unpleasant bitter taste. In fact, this is not the case; it can only taste bitter for two reasons: if the millet is stale or poorly washed. Therefore, try to use only fresh grain, following the cooking instructions. In this case, it is necessary to rinse the millet until the water becomes perfectly clear, only then is it ready for further cooking.
Next, take a spacious dish, preferably not very tall and wide. A good option would be a cast iron skillet, baking dish, or low stainless steel saucepan. Pour the milk into the container (at least three centimeters should remain to the edge), add salt, sugar to taste, add the prepared millet and add a small piece of butter.
Place the dishes with all the ingredients in an oven preheated to two hundred degrees on the lower level. The porridge should bake for about 1.5-2 hours. There is no need to stir it. If the dishes are quite spacious and there is a supply to the edge, then the milk will not run away, since the millet will hold it on its own.
As soon as the porridge is baked and covered with a golden foam, it can be removed from the oven. The dish should be served hot. If necessary, you can additionally flavor the dish with butter, but even without it it will be very tasty: the porridge smells like baked milk, and the grain itself has boiled to a tender state. If the porridge was not eaten at one time, then it can be eaten cold, washed down with milk.
Every year millet porridge becomes less and less in demand, however, this is unfair. Daily consumption of this cereal contributes to the proper functioning of the body, since it contains a large number of useful microelements, which are the main guarantee of vigor and tone.
You will definitely be able to prepare millet-rice porridge with an appetizing crust if you take into account all our recommendations.
Composition and calorie content
Wheat cereal contains a whole complex of B vitamins, which have a beneficial effect on the nervous system, skin, hair and blood pressure.
Thanks to the presence of vitamin PP in its composition, the cereal perfectly normalizes the mucous membrane and digestion, which is why millet porridge tops the diet of people who want to keep in shape.
In addition to vitamins, millet is rich in microelements such as calcium, iron, magnesium, copper, fluorine and manganese.
100 grams of this product contains 350 kilocalories, 13 grams of protein, 4 grams of fat and 70 grams of carbohydrates.
Recipes for cooking millet porridge in the oven
There is a huge variety of all kinds of recipes for preparing millet porridge in the oven. The most common and delicious of them are given below.
Traditional millet porridge with milk
Required components:
- millet – 200 grams;
- milk – 800 milliliters;
- butter – 20 grams;
- sugar – two teaspoons;
- a pinch of salt.
Preparation.
- Pour the cereal into a thin sieve and rinse thoroughly under cool water.
- Coat the bowl in which the porridge will be cooked thoroughly with oil and pour clean millet into it.
- Pour fresh milk into it, add the planned amount of granulated sugar and salt. Mix the resulting composition thoroughly, without touching the oil with which the dishes are greased with a spoon. It will protect the dish from burning and will also prevent the milk from escaping.
- Place the pot of millet in an oven preheated to 160 degrees.
- Cook the dish at this temperature for forty minutes, then raise it to 185 degrees and cook the porridge for another twenty minutes.
- After the time has passed, take out the side dish, test for readiness, and if everything is good, the dish can be served.
Recipe with dried fruits and nuts
Thanks to dried fruits and nuts, even the most ordinary side dish will sparkle in a completely new way, and what can we say about increasing its beneficial properties!
Ingredients:
- millet cereal – 200 grams;
- milk – 400 milliliters;
- dried apricots – 60 grams;
- raisins – 60 grams;
- walnuts – 40 grams;
- butter;
- granulated sugar/salt to taste.
Preparation.
- Rinse the dried fruits thoroughly, place them in a bowl and pour boiling water over them. They should infuse for half an hour.
- At this time, coat the inside of the pot with oil, and pour pre-washed cereal, sugar and salt into it. It is worth remembering that the dried fruits used are already sweet, so it is important not to overdo it with sugar.
- Pour milk into a bowl and add steamed dried apricots and raisins.
- Mix all ingredients thoroughly and place the mixture in an oven preheated to 170 degrees.
- The dish should simmer for an hour, after which it needs another half hour to brew.
- All that remains is to sprinkle the culinary masterpiece with nuts and you can start eating!
In this recipe you can use absolutely any dried fruit, be it dried cherries or lemon. This is a matter of taste.
With jam and milk
Jam or jam will be an excellent alternative to granulated sugar.
Components:
- fresh milk – 1 liter;
- millet – 300 grams;
- raspberry jam – 20 grams;
- butter;
- salt.
Preparation.
- Sort the grains thoroughly and rinse thoroughly.
- Treat the pot with oil and pour clean grains into it.
- Also add salt and milk.
- Place the side dish in the oven, heated to 180 degrees. The simmering process will take about an hour.
- Afterwards, take out the dish and sweeten it with raspberry jam. Mix everything thoroughly, cover tightly with a lid and place in the oven (only now turned off) for another twenty minutes. This way, the porridge will infuse well and become saturated with sweetness.
You don't have to use raspberry jam. It can be replaced with apricot, apple or even orange. The main highlight here will be the pieces of fruit that are present in it. Thanks to them, milk porridge will become more appetizing and tasty.
With chicken fillet
Following this recipe, you can feed the whole family a very tasty, aromatic and nutritious dinner.
Required Products:
- chicken fillet – 500 grams;
- wheat cereal – 450 grams;
- two carrots;
- butter;
- vegetable oil – 70 milliliters;
- hard cheese – 130 grams;
- greenery;
- chopped nutmeg - one teaspoon;
- salt;
- ground black pepper.
Preparation.
- Wash the chicken meat and send it to cook on the stove until fully cooked.
- Pour the millet into a frying pan pre-treated with vegetable oil and lightly fry. Then send it to cook.
- Chop the onion, carrots and boiled fillet into medium-sized pieces. Fry all this, add salt and pepper.
- Mix the cereals and roast thoroughly and place them in pots, greasing them with oil in advance and adding nutmeg and hard cheese.
- Place it all in an oven preheated to 185 degrees and bake for half an hour under tightly closed lids, and another five minutes without them.
- All that remains is to sprinkle the resulting delicacy with herbs and you can serve it to the table.
With vegetables
Fans of vegetable dishes will appreciate this recipe. If desired, you can use absolutely any vegetables, and various spices will help to achieve a piquant note of taste.
Products you will need:
- millet cereal – 200 grams;
- water – 300 milliliters;
- carrot;
- Bulgarian pepper;
- butter;
- salt, pepper, seasonings.
The cooking process is very easy and does not take much time.
- rinse the millet thoroughly;
- cut vegetables into small pieces;
- place everything in a pot, add water, add salt and pepper and place in the oven for forty minutes.
Millet porridge in pumpkin
Preparation.
- Heat the oven to 190 degrees.
- Rinse the pumpkin thoroughly, remove the top, and remove seeds and membranes.
- Pour pre-washed millet into it so that half of the pumpkin is still free.
- Add raisins, cinnamon and salt. Mix everything well and season with oil.
- Fill the entire contents of the pumpkin with milk to the very edges.
- Close everything tightly with the cut off top.
- Add a little water to a baking sheet, place the pumpkin on it and simmer in the oven for an hour and a half. It is very important to periodically add water to the pan to prevent burning.
- Season the finished hot millet with melted honey and stir.
- Sprinkle the resulting dessert with chopped nuts. Ready!
Millet casserole
This very unusual variation of casserole will please everyone in the household. It perfectly diversifies the diet and will surprise you with its extraordinary taste. If desired, you can top the dessert with condensed milk or jam.
To prepare you will need:
- millet – 200 grams;
- two eggs;
- butter;
- granulated sugar;
- water – 500 milliliters.
Preparation.
- Rinse the cereal and cook for half an hour.
- Once it is ready, mix it with eggs, sugar and butter.
- Place the mixture in a baking dish and place in the oven for half an hour.
- After the time has passed, take it out, cool it, pour it over with condensed milk or sour cream and you can start drinking tea! Fast and easy!
For a more perfect and tasty side dish, you should use some tricks.
- Even if you really want something sweet, you must add salt. However, you need to add at least three tablespoons of sugar. If the porridge is intended for a child, then granulated sugar should be replaced with condensed milk or honey.
- You can significantly simplify the recipe for making porridge with pumpkin. To do this, you should bring the products to full readiness separately, and only then combine them.
- It is necessary to season the millet with oil, otherwise it may turn out dry and not very tasty. If desired, you can replace the butter with olive, sesame, mustard or regular sunflower.
- A grain product lying on the shelves may have an unpleasant bitterness, so you should definitely look at the date of manufacture of the millet.
- To obtain a crumbly food, you should halve the amount of liquid used, otherwise the product will turn out watery.
- In order to get rid of the unpleasant bitter taste, the cereal should be doused with boiling water several times, soaked for half an hour and lightly fried in a hot frying pan. One minute will be enough for this.
- For a child under five years of age, it is recommended to serve the dish in a liquid consistency. This is explained by the fact that the child’s body is weak and will not be able to cope with the process of digesting heavy food. And the liquid product is easily absorbed, enriching the body with all the necessary nutrients. A side dish for a child needs to be cooked for at least half an hour, and the water must be replaced with milk with an average fat percentage. Before serving, you should season the dish with low-fat cream or sour cream. This will make the product taste creamier, which most children really like.
Millet porridge is a high-quality product, so it is not surprising that it has many beneficial properties. Regular use of this product promotes the proper functioning of the entire body. Experts recommend including millet in your diet for both adults and children.
To learn how to cook millet porridge in the oven, watch the following video.
I am preparing the necessary products. There are very few of them: millet, milk, salt, sugar and butter.
I put the millet in an old enamel bowl with a capacity of a little more than a liter - it serves me only for this purpose. Over time, the enamel has become stained in places, but I love this bowl: for some reason the porridge turns out best in it. I rinse the cereal thoroughly in several waters, rubbing the grains in water between my palms. Add sugar and salt to the bowl.
I pour the millet in a bowl with milk and carefully place it in the oven. I set the oven temperature to 250 degrees.
While the milk is boiling, I can distract myself for 15-20 minutes and do other things. The most amazing thing is that the milk gradually becomes foamy and does not run away. You just need to watch the moment when the foam rises like a head and browns slightly, as in this photo. Then I reduce the oven heat to 110-120 degrees so that the milk boils very quietly (this can be seen through the foam).
From time to time I control my porridge. When I see that the foam has darkened and fallen off, I move its edge with a spoon. There is no liquid, the porridge is crumbly - it's ready! I turn off the oven and keep the porridge in it so that it remains hot.
And then comes dinner. I take my beauty out of the oven.
I put the porridge on plates and season it with butter.
And for those with a sweet tooth at home, the option with homemade apple jam is suitable.
Millet porridge in the oven is a very tasty, healthy and not complicated dish. Porridge that is cooked in the oven does not need to be monitored throughout the cooking time, which is very convenient in the morning. In addition, oven-baked dishes have a special taste and aroma! This healthy breakfast will please everyone in your family - guaranteed!
Before you do, you need to make sure the quality of the main ingredient - cereal. It must be fresh (not smell damp, musty or have other odors that are not characteristic of cereals). If you store a large amount of cereal at home, then it is best to store it in a tin can, at the bottom of which it would be good to put garlic. This way the cereal will stay fresh longer and pests will definitely not grow in it.
It should also be said that before preparing millet, the cereal must be thoroughly washed, black and brown grains and debris removed. To be safe, you can pour boiling water for 5 minutes.
If you use them for cooking, then before cooking they must be soaked in water for about 20 minutes, so they will definitely not burst.
The recipe for millet porridge in the oven is simple, but cooking takes a lot of time. Porridge cooks in the oven for a long time, more than one hour, at least. So please be patient. The temperature in the oven should be 180 degrees.
Traditional millet
To prepare the traditional version of millet in the oven, we will need a little patience, pots or a thick-walled mold with a lid and the following ingredients:
Pour the milk into the mold, add sugar and salt, heat slightly until everything dissolves. Stir, then add the cereal and add the butter, mix thoroughly again. Place the dough in a preheated oven for about two hours. 10-15 minutes before cooking, remove the lid and let a delicious crust form. Millet porridge in the oven is ready!
Serve hot, always with butter.
TIP: If you are fasting, you can cook millet in water and without butter. Then, for a more interesting taste, you can also use some fruits or dried fruits, crushed nuts.
Millet with pumpkin
Millet porridge is an unusual version of a familiar and beloved dish. To prepare it you need the following ingredients:
Pour boiling water over the washed millet and leave for half an hour. At this time, wash and peel the pumpkin. We cut it into small cubes or three on a coarse grater - as you like. Mix all the ingredients in pots or in a mold (you can use a pan). Be sure to cover with a lid and place in a preheated oven. The porridge takes about an hour to prepare.
TIP: The next day it is better to heat the millet with milk and butter - this way it will be softer and tastier.
Before serving, add butter and honey to the porridge. You can make this porridge even more unusual - instead of a mold or pots, you can use pumpkin! To do this, use a whole head of cabbage, from which you need to carefully remove all the pulp, which can then be used as an additive to millet.
If desired, you can add, for example, raisins to the millet porridge. Before serving, you can sprinkle with chopped walnuts.
Don’t be afraid to experiment, then you will end up with unusual and very tasty dishes! Millet porridge in the oven is a healthy dish with which you can experiment a lot! Bon appetit to you and your family!
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Bake the millet for 40 minutes at 180 degrees.
How to bake millet
Products
Milk 2.5% fat - 2.5 cups
Millet - 1 glass
Salt - 1 level teaspoon
Sugar or honey - 2-3 tablespoons
Butter - 100 grams
How to bake millet
1. Rinse the millet thoroughly until the water is clear.
2. Rinse the millet generously with boiling water.
3. Place the millet in a deep heat-resistant pan or baking container.
4. Pour milk into a bowl, dissolve salt and sugar in it.
5. Pour milk into a saucepan, add butter.
6. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees for 10 minutes.
7. Place the millet mixture on the lower level of the oven.
8. Bake millet porridge in the oven for 40 minutes.
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To millet porridge didn't taste bitter, it is necessary to rinse the millet cereal very thoroughly, first with cold water and then with boiling water; or soak the millet in water for 10 hours.
- Millet readiness Porridge can be identified by its foam.
For baked porridge as supplements When baking, add dried fruits (raisins, dried apricots, chopped prunes). Grated pumpkin, mushrooms, chicken gizzards, stewed meat, raw beaten chicken eggs, onions and carrots are used as unsweetened additions to millet porridge.
To beautifully presented ready-made millet porridge, you can bake it in pots.
Serve the finished millet porridge with fresh white bread and butter.
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