How to Cook Millet

5 from 1 vote

This recipe will walk you through how to cook millet in the Instant Pot or on the stovetop. It can be enjoyed in sweet and savory recipes. If you’re looking for a fuss-free way to prepare this nutrient-packed grain, your Instant Pot is about to become your best friend. If you don't have an Instant Pot, don't worry—we have stovetop instructions, too.

Prep Time5

Cook Time25

Total Time30

Course: Sides

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 189kcal

Author: Gigi & Sersie

Ingredients

1 cup millet
2 cups water okay to use low sodium vegetable broth

Instructions

Instant Pot Instructions

The Instant Pot method uses 1 cup of millet and 2 cups of water.
Rinse the Millet: Start by rinsing the millet to remove any dust or impurities. Place the millet in a fine-mesh sieve and rinse it under cold running water. Gently swish the millet around with your hand to ensure it's thoroughly cleaned. Drain well.
Add Ingredients to the Instant Pot: Transfer the rinsed and drained millet to the Instant Pot and add 2 cups of water. You don’t need to add anything else at this point, but feel free to experiment with seasonings when you make this again!
Set the Instant Pot: Secure the lid on the Instant Pot and ensure the valve is set to “Sealing.” Set your Instant Pot to “Pressure Cook” (or “Manual” depending on your model) and adjust the timer to 10 minutes. The Instant Pot will take a few minutes to come to pressure before the cooking time starts.
Let the Pressure Release: Once the cooking time is complete, allow the Instant Pot to release pressure naturally for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, carefully switch the valve to “Venting” to release any remaining pressure.
Fluff and Serve: Open the lid and use a fork to fluff the millet. This will help separate the grains and give you a light, fluffy texture. If you like, you can add a pinch of salt for flavor.

Stovetop Instructions

The stovetop method uses 1 cup of millet and 4 cups of water.
Rinse the Millet: Start by rinsing the millet to remove any dust or impurities. Place the millet in a fine-mesh sieve and rinse it under cold running water. Gently swish the millet around with your hand to ensure it's thoroughly cleaned. Drain well.
Add Ingredients to the Pot: Transfer the rinsed and drained millet with water to the medium pot. Turn up the heat to medium-high or high and bring to a gentle boil. Then reduce the heat, give it a stir, and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes. Put the lid on, turn off the heat, and let it sit for 30 minutes to absorb the remaining water.
Fluff and Serve: Open the lid and use a fork to fluff the millet. This will help separate the grains and give you a light, fluffy texture. If you like, you can add a pinch of salt for flavor.

Leftovers

Cooked millet can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. For longer storage, you can freeze it for up to three months. Make sure to cool it completely before transferring it to a freezer-safe container.

Notes

EQUIPMENT / SUPPLIES

Measuring cup
Fine mesh strainer
Instant Pot (or other electric pressure cooker) or Medium pot with lid for stovetop method

Nutrition