Ukrainian Cuisine
Baked Millet Porridge with Pumpkin and Honey
Baked millet porridge with pumpkin and honey is a cozy and hearty dish inspired by traditional cuisine. During the baking process, simple millet transforms completely, acquiring a dense, tender, and almost dessert-like texture resembling pudding. Sweet ripe pumpkin lends its bright color and juiciness to the porridge, while natural honey fills it with a deep aroma and light caramel notes. The grain cooks delicately in milk, creating a velvety base that contrasts beautifully with a light golden crust.
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Recipe overview
- Total time
- 60 min
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cooking
- 45 min
- Servings
- 6
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Cuisine
- Ukrainian Cuisine
Nutrition
per serving
- Calories
- 340 kcal
- Protein
- 9 g
- Fat
- 8 g
- Carbs
- 58 g
- Fiber
- 3.5 g
Step by step
Method
- 01
Rinse the millet thoroughly in hot water several times until…
Rinse the millet thoroughly in hot water several times until the water runs clear, then scald it with boiling water to remove any natural bitterness.
- 02
Cut the peeled pumpkin into small, even cubes
Cut the peeled pumpkin into small, even cubes. In a deep bowl, combine the millet, pumpkin, honey, a pinch of salt, and pour in the milk.
- 03
Grease a baking dish generously with butter, pour in the mixt…
Grease a baking dish generously with butter, pour in the mixture, dot with remaining butter, and bake until the liquid is absorbed and a golden crust forms.
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Useful advice
Cooking tip
Prep ahead: you can bake the porridge in the evening and simply reheat it in portions the next morning.
How to serve
Serve warm, drizzled with an extra spoon of liquid honey and sprinkled with pumpkin seeds.
How to store
Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in a closed container. Add a splash of milk when reheating.
Note
Reason for inclusion in the catalog: porridge is an important part of daily cuisine, and pumpkin is well-recognized as a local product.
