At the table
Eat with a spoon. Let a hot spoonful cool; side dishes are eaten separately.
Ask for plain millet porridge and confirm any added sugar or other grains. Millet and water are vegan. Check separately added ingredients and side dishes.
Pumpkin, dates and other grains make different versions; they are not part of this plain recipe.
Soft, plain and non-spicy; offer a comfortably cooled portion with a spoon appropriate to the child's eating ability.
Recipes vary. Ask the restaurant about ingredients and serving before you order.
GET TO KNOW THE DISH
What goes into it?
Explore some key ingredients below. Preparations may use additional seasonings and ingredients.
Pumpkin, dates and other grains make different versions; they are not part of this plain recipe.
Typical ingredients
Recipes vary by restaurant.
How does it taste?
Mild grain aroma.
- Chili heat
- Texture
- Soft grains in thick, smooth porridge.
- How it’s made
- Rinse millet and simmer it in water, stirring occasionally, until the grains soften and thicken the liquid.
Pumpkin, dates and other grains make different versions; they are not part of this plain recipe.
A CONNECTION TO PLACE
Origin & regional roots
Associated with Beijing.
About this regional connection
Beijing: Association does not imply exclusive origin.
Ask if they have it first
请问你们有小米粥吗？
Do you have this item?
A LITTLE SOMETHING TO READ
Story & history
Millet porridge
This account describes a tradition or story, rather than an established historical fact.
Millet porridge is a familiar northern Chinese breakfast, including in Beijing; it is not exclusive to Beijing.