{"id":2836,"date":"2018-04-10T16:54:34","date_gmt":"2018-04-10T16:54:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/cookhappylivehealthy.org\/blog\/?p=2836"},"modified":"2018-04-20T02:57:03","modified_gmt":"2018-04-20T02:57:03","slug":"recipe-millet-pilaf-with-dried-mushrooms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cookhappylivehealthy.org\/blog\/recipe-millet-pilaf-with-dried-mushrooms\/","title":{"rendered":"Recipe:  Millet Pilaf with Dried Mushrooms"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2855 \" src=\"http:\/\/cookhappylivehealthy.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Millet-Mushroom-Pilaf-1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"755\" height=\"566\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cookhappylivehealthy.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Millet-Mushroom-Pilaf-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cookhappylivehealthy.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Millet-Mushroom-Pilaf-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cookhappylivehealthy.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Millet-Mushroom-Pilaf-1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/>Gluten-free millet has a very hearty, nutty flavor which I like in dishes with hearty European or Mediterranean flavors.\u00a0 However, it doesn&#8217;t appeal to me as a substitute for rice&#8217;s milder flavor in Asian dishes.\u00a0 Also, you may find that millet has a slightly bitter-ish aftertaste.\u00a0 But don&#8217;t let this deter you!\u00a0 Three strategies:<\/em><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><em>I simply use more liquid so I can cook the millet longer, which helps reduce the aftertaste&#8211;and your taste buds quickly get used to what little bit might be left<br \/>\n<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>It&#8217;s also a good reason to combine millet into a dish with other flavors and ingredients, as with this pilaf.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>And don&#8217;t forget to try some of the sweet options in the Notes&#8211;another great way to get your taste buds accustomed to new and different flavors.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><em>And if you end up with leftovers, <a href=\"http:\/\/cookhappylivehealthy.org\/blog\/2018\/04\/18\/recipe-what-to-do-with-leftover-millet\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">see this post <\/a>on reheating them or transforming them into Millet Pancake with Greens.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #993300;\">Step 1:\u00a0 Saute Vegetables and Spices<br \/>\n<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>1 Tbsp. olive oil<\/li>\n<li>1 cup red onion diced to \u00bc\u201d (from about 1 sm. onion)<\/li>\n<li>1 cup celery diced to \u00bc\u201d (from about 2-3 stalks)<\/li>\n<li>1 tsp. dried rubbed sage<\/li>\n<li>2 shakes cayenne pepper<\/li>\n<li>1\/4 tsp. sea salt<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In a medium (e.g., 10\u201d) skillet with a lid, heat oil over medium heat until hot but not smoking. Add onions and saute 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Repeat for celery.\u00a0 Lower heat to medium-low, stir in spices and salt and cook another minute or two.<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #993300;\">Step 2:\u00a0 Toast Millet<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>1\/2 Tbsp. olive oil<\/li>\n<li>1 cup uncooked millet<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Push vegetable mixture to sides of pan and pour oil into center. When oil is fairly warm, add millet to oil and stir to coat with oil. Allow millet to cook, stirring occasionally, until it smells toasty, about 3 to 5 minutes. Stir to combine vegetables and millet.<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #993300;\">Step 3:\u00a0 Simmer<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00bc to 1\/3 cup dried porcini mushrooms (or other dried mushrooms like portobello or shitake), lightly crushed to 1\/2&#8243; to 3\/4&#8243; pieces<\/li>\n<li>1\u00bd cups mushroom broth (Pacific Foods is a good variety)<\/li>\n<li>1\u00bd cups water<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Add mushrooms, broth and water to millet and stir to combine well. Cover, raise heat to high. When mixture begins to boil, reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, until liquid is completely absorbed, clear to the bottom of pan, which can take up to an hour.\u00a0 Begin watching after about 30 minutes.\u00a0 When liquid appears evaporated, gently separate millet with a fork to see if any liquid is left in the bottom of pan.<\/p>\n<p>Do not stir pilaf until it has finished cooking and has rested for 5 to 10 minutes.\u00a0 Then use a large fork to lightly fluff pilaf and combine ingredients that separated during cooking.<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #993300;\">Step 4:\u00a0 Serve with Optional Garnishes (as desired)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Optional Garnishes<\/strong>&#8211;have fun mixing and matching!<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Crumbled goat chevre<\/li>\n<li>Drizzle of walnut or olive oil<\/li>\n<li>Chopped fresh flat-leafed parsley or mint<\/li>\n<li>Chopped and toasted hazelnuts or walnuts<\/li>\n<li>Squeeze of fresh lemon<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Serves: 6-8 as a side<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #800080;\">Notes<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong>About Pilaf\u00a0<\/strong><\/span> Pilaf refers to both a method of cooking grains and the dish made by this method. Cooking a grain pilaf-style differs from the usual boiling method in a few ways:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A pilaf includes some sauteed aromatics (like onion and celery)<\/li>\n<li>The grain is often toasted to give it a nuttier taste<\/li>\n<li>The grain is cooked in a flavorful broth<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These techniques produce a dish with a firmer, less sticky grain and a lot more flavor\u2013a dish that can stand on its own rather than being just a side to or base for an entree.<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #800080;\">Serve It With . . .<\/span><\/strong> Since this dish is a little more involved, keep the rest of your meal simple, e.g.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Vegetables\u00a0<\/strong> Green peas (from frozen), steamed broccoli, sauteed asparagus<\/li>\n<li><strong>Proteins\u00a0<\/strong> Steak, red beans and corn, sauteed chicken breasts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #800080;\">New to Millet? Get Sweet<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0 When trying any new food, help your taste buds adjust by adding a little sweetness, e.g.:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00bd cup apple diced to \u00bc to \u00bd\u201d<\/li>\n<li>2-3 Tbsp. chopped dried cranberries<\/li>\n<li>1-2 Tbsp. dried currants<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Add at the same time as the dried mushrooms.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Gluten-free millet has a very hearty, nutty flavor which I like in dishes with hearty European or Mediterranean flavors.\u00a0 However, it doesn&#8217;t appeal to me as a substitute for rice&#8217;s milder flavor in Asian dishes.\u00a0 Also, you may find that millet has a slightly bitter-ish aftertaste.\u00a0 But don&#8217;t let this deter you!\u00a0 Three strategies: I &#8230; <a title=\"Recipe:  Millet Pilaf with Dried Mushrooms\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/cookhappylivehealthy.org\/blog\/recipe-millet-pilaf-with-dried-mushrooms\/\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"generate_page_header":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[20],"tags":[689,690,250,688,386,687],"class_list":["post-2836","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-recipes","tag-alternative-grains","tag-gluten-free-grains","tag-gluten-free-recipes","tag-how-to-cook-millet","tag-millet","tag-pilaf","masonry-post","generate-columns","tablet-grid-50","mobile-grid-100","grid-parent","grid-50"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/cookhappylivehealthy.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2836","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/cookhappylivehealthy.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/cookhappylivehealthy.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cookhappylivehealthy.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cookhappylivehealthy.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2836"}],"version-history":[{"count":10,"href":"https:\/\/cookhappylivehealthy.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2836\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2875,"href":"https:\/\/cookhappylivehealthy.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2836\/revisions\/2875"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/cookhappylivehealthy.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2836"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cookhappylivehealthy.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2836"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cookhappylivehealthy.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2836"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}