Pshennaya Kasha

Name: Pshennaya Kasha
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Russian
Ingredients: 1 cup yellow millet, rinsed; 2 cups water; 2 cups whole milk; 2 tbsp unsalted butter, cubed; 2 tbsp granulated sugar; 1/2 tsp fine salt

A traditional, velvety millet porridge cooked slowly in milk and finished with butter for a soothing breakfast.

30 minEasyServes 4260 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 cup yellow millet, rinsed
2 cups water
2 cups whole milk
2 tbsp unsalted butter, cubed
2 tbsp granulated sugar
1/2 tsp fine salt

Instructions

1

Rinse 1 cup rinsed yellow millet under hot water until water runs clear to eliminate any bitterness.
2

In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups water and 2 cups whole milk to a simmer over medium heat.
3

Stir in 1 cup rinsed yellow millet, 2 tbsp granulated sugar, and 1/2 tsp fine salt.
4

Reduce heat to low, cover with a lid, and simmer for 20 minutes until millet is tender and liquid is absorbed.
5

Remove from heat, stir in 2 tbsp cubed unsalted butter, cover again, and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Questions

Can I make Pshennaya Kasha dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 2 cups whole milk, 2 tbsp unsalted butter, cubed. Swap the milk for unsweetened oat or soy milk; the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

How long does Pshennaya Kasha keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Pshennaya Kasha?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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