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Curried Millet, Shiitake, and Corn Salad Restey

3.8

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I cook millet about once a week — it fits into my macrobiotic diet and tastes great. I often make this recipe for friends as it pleases just about everyone.

Millet is a small round golden grain that has a high vitamin and mineral content. Although millet is unfamiliar to most people in this country, it is a staple throughout Africa, India, and Asia.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 4 to 6

Ingredients

4 tablespoons vegetables oil
1 cup millet*
2 cups water
1/2 onion, chopped fine
1/4 pound fresh shiitake mushrooms, stems discarded and caps chopped fine (about 1 1/2 cups)
2 cups fresh corn (cut from about 4 ears), or frozen, thawed
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon seasoned rice-wine vinegar
1/3 cup fresh parsley leaves, washed well, spun dry, and chopped fine
*available at natural foods stores

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    In a large skillet heat 1 tablespoon oil over moderately high heat and cook millet, stirring frequently, about 3 minutes, or until it makes popping sounds and begins to turn golden. Remove skillet from heat.

    Step 2

    In a small saucepan bring water to a boil and stir in millet. Cook millet, covered, over low heat 20 minutes, or until water is absorbed. Transfer millet to a large bowl and fluff with a fork.

    Step 3

    In cleaned skillet heat 1 tablespoon oil over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking and sauté onion, stirring, until softened. Add shiitake and cook, stirring, until softened, about 2 minutes. Add corn and cook, stirring, until crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Still in curry powder, soy sauce, vinegar, remaining 2 tablespoons oil, parsley, and salt and pepper to taste and add to millet.

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