Millet Porridge with Pumpkin

Cooking method

1. Step 1:

   

   How do you make millet porridge with pumpkin? Gather the ingredients. You can cook the porridge with either water or milk — choose whichever liquid you like.

2. Step 2:

   

   Rinse the millet thoroughly in several changes of water — the flavor of the finished dish depends directly on this step, because poorly rinsed cooked millet is very bitter! Rinse until the water in the bowl runs clear.

3. Step 3:

   

   Tip the rinsed grain into a pot or a cauldron.

4. Step 4:

   

   Add salt, sugar, and any other spices or sweeteners to taste. You can use vanilla sugar or flavorings.

5. Step 5:

   

   Pour in hot water at a ratio of 1 part grain to 2.5 parts hot liquid. Set the pot on the stove, bring it to a boil, and skim off the foam. Reduce the heat and cook for 10 minutes, uncovered.

6. Step 6:

   

   Peel and rinse the pumpkin, then grate it on the fine side of a grater into a bowl.

7. Step 7:

   

   Add the grated pumpkin to the pot or cauldron with the millet and stir gently. Cook for 4–5 minutes over low heat.

8. Step 8:

   

   Let the finished millet porridge with pumpkin "rest" under the lid for about 5 minutes with the heat off. You can stir in butter now, unless you plan to add it to each plate individually.

9. Step 9:

   

   Spoon the finished dish into individual bowls.

10. Step 10:

    

    Top with melted or firm butter, honey, or other sweet sauces, if you like. If you cooked the porridge without sugar, serve it with cheese.