Cold millet salad

 

Ingredients

Serves 4

½ cup (approx. 75–100 g) millets

360 ml water

2 tbsp finely chopped red onion

2 tbsp lemon juice

2 tbsp orange juice

pinch of sea salt and ground black pepper

4 mini peppers, sliced

2 tbsp washed, sanitized and chopped coriander (cilantro) leaves

2 tbsp olive oil

Tip: depending on the type of millets you use, cooking time may be up to 20 minutes. It is important to ensure all the water is absorbed, so you can start with 1 cup and add an additional ½ cup if needed.

Options: you can use other vegetables such as green beans, tomatoes or bell peppers. If you like it spicy, add dried chilli flakes to the vinaigrette. 

Preparation

1. Rinse the millets under cold water until the water runs clear. Then, drain thoroughly.


2. Place the millets in a small pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil and add a pinch of salt. Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 15 minutes or until all the water is absorbed.


3. In a bowl, combine the finely chopped red onion, lemon juice, orange juice, a pinch of salt and ground black pepper. Mix everything well and allow it to rest until the millets are ready. 


4. Once the millets are cooked and still warm, add them to the bowl with the onion mixture. Give it a good mix to combine the flavours.


5. Add the sliced peppers, chopped coriander leaves and, finally, olive oil to the salad.


6. Serve the millet salad cold and enjoy.

About the chef

Chef Alfredo Oropeza

Mexico

As a renowned chef and bestselling author of five books, Alfredo Oropeza is dedicated to promoting healthy cooking techniques, nutritious recipes and good practices for sustainability and the well-being of the Hispanic community. His easy and healthy recipes reach millions of people through his TV presence, his print and online magazine, his websites and his social media platforms. Chef Oropeza is an FAO Ambassador for Zero Hunger and malnutrition, and Mexico’s Ambassador for the MY World campaign, accelerating actions towards the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals.