Fragrant Millet Pilaf
From: AllRecipes
Saffron, orange rind and
coriander seed make plain millet
plain no more! Prep Time: approx. 15 Minutes.
Cook Time:
approx. 1 Hour 5 Minutes. Ready in: approx. 1
Hour 20 Minutes.
Makes 4 servings.
| 1
tablespoon olive oil 1 cup minced onion 1 cup millet 1 teaspoon ground coriander seed 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 pinch saffron threads 1 teaspoon salt ground black pepper to taste |
2
3/4 cups water 8 ounces firm tofu 2/3 cup white wine 1/3 cup minced shallots 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 1/3 cups frozen corn kernels 1 teaspoon grated orange zest 1 1/2 cups chopped tomatoes |
Directions
1 In a heavy saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium
heat. Add the onion and saute for 5 minutes,
stirring frequently.
2 Mix the millet, coriander and cinnamon into the
saucepan; saute for another minute or two,
stirring constantly.
Stir in the saffron threads, salt, pepper, and
water. Bring
the mixture to a boil over high heat, then
cover the pan,
and simmer for 30 minutes.
3 While the millet simmers, prepare the tofu: Cut the
tofu into small cubes about the size of peas.
Place the
tofu in a saucepan, and cover it with the white
wine. Add
the shallots and the garlic. Place the pan over
medium-high heat until the wine comes to a
simmer, then turn the
heat to low. Simmer the tofu for 10 minutes or
until the
wine is reduced by half.
4 When the millet has simmered for 30 minutes, add it and
it's cooking liquid to the tofu. Mix in the
corn and the
orange rind. Stir well, then cover the pan and
continue
cooking for 5 minutes.
5 Stir the tomatoes into the millet. Season with salt and
pepper, then spoon the millet pilaf onto
plates. Garnish with
the chopped green onions and serve.