Tuesday, January 4, 2011

Three Grains Hopeful Porridge

Ingredients:
2 cups organic chicken broth
1/4 cup millet
1/4 cup whole wheat
1/4 cup barley
1/2 cup corn
1/4 cup carrots
salt and pepper to taste
1 bay leaf
1 tsp. dry herbs (marjoram, thyme, rosemary)
1 egg, beaten
Method:
1. Wash grains and soaked in water with a pinch of salt overnight. Rinse under running water and set aside.
2. In a large pot add chicken broth, grains, corn, carrots, bay leaf and herbs. Bring to a fast boil for about 10 minutes uncovered. Remove any foam on top with spoon. Turn heat down to simmer and cook until water has reduced and grains are soft not grainy. Stir in beaten egg, season with salt and pepper. Dish out into individual bowls and serve warm.