Millet With Ginger Shiitake Mushrooms And Corn Recipes

CREAMY CORN AND SHIITAKE MUSHROOM SOUP

Steps:

• In a 4-quart saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onion and cook gently, stirring occasionally, for about 4 minutes, or until fragrant and soft. Add the corn, salt, and water, cover, and cook for about 20 minutes, or until the corn is very tender. Remove from the heat and let cool for at least 10 minutes before proceeding.
• Position a coarse-mesh sieve on top of another saucepan. In batches, purée the soup in a blender or food processor until velvety smooth. Pour each puréed batch through the sieve, pressing on the solids to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the solids. Add the mushrooms and set the soup aside until ready to serve. (The soup may be made up to 2 days in advance, cooled, and refrigerated.)
• Reheat the soup over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally to prevent scorching. If the soup is too thick, thin it with water. Taste and add extra salt, if necessary. Ladle the soup into a large serving bowl or individual bowls. Sprinkle with the chives and serve immediately.

CURRIED MILLET, SHIITAKE, AND CORN SALAD RESTEY

Steps:

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

GINGERED MILLET WITH JAPANESE VEGGIES

Steps:

• Place millet and ginger in a small saucepan. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt and water. Bring to a boil, stir once, then reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 25 minutes. Allow to rest for 10 minutes, then fluff with a fork, add beans.
• • Steam shiitakes in a steamer over boiling water, covered, for 3 minutes. Add carrots and bok choy and steam 4 to 6 minutes more. Remove steamer from heat.
• • In a small bowl, whisk together oil and vinegar to make dressing. Season with a dash of salt.
• • Transfer millet to bowls and garnish with steamed and remaining raw vegetables. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Pour dressing over top and sprinkle with sunflower seeds.

MIXED GRAINS WITH SHIITAKES AND CORN

Steps:

• Cook 1 cup quinoa and 1/2 cup millet in boiling salted water until tender, about 12 minutes. Drain and spread on a paper towel?lined baking sheet to cool. Cook 8 ounces sliced shiitake mushrooms in olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until browned, 5 minutes. Add 1 cup corn, 1 teaspoon fresh thyme and salt and pepper to taste; cook, stirring, until the corn is tender, 30 seconds. Let cool, then toss with the grains, 1 cup fresh parsley, the juice of 1/2 lemon and 3 to 4 tablespoons olive oil. Stir in 1/2 cup shredded parmesan.