How to Cook Amaranth Porridge

Amaranth porridge with fruit and yogurt in white bowl.

Amaranth porridge is super nutritious, satisfying, simple and easy to make. It is high in protein and fibre and has a pleasant mild nutty flavour. It's really versatile and you can serve it with lots of different toppings for added flavour and texture.

Course Breakfast

Cuisine gluten free, vegetarian

Prep Time 2

Cook Time 30

Total Time 32

Servings servings

Calories 208kcal

Author Monika Dabrowski

Equipment

Medium size saucepan
Fine mesh sieve

Ingredients

1 cup amaranth (6.7oz) rinsed
2 cups milk any, use more if required
⅕ teaspoon fine sea salt

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Place the amaranth in a medium saucepan, add half the milk and the salt. Bring to the boil stirring frequently.
Once it starts bubbling up turn the heat down to a simmer and continue cooking until most of the liquid has been absorbed stirring frequently. This will take 10-15 minutes.
Add most of the remaining liquid and continue cooking for another 15 minutes or so until the porridge thickens further and the amaranth is fully cooked. Top up with more milk if needed. Remove from the heat and serve immediately.

Notes

Amaranth must not be eaten raw. Cooked amaranth retains a bit of crunch but is soft on the inside.
Cook the porridge with either milk (any, though I do not recommend coconut milk as it's very calorific) or water (or try a bit of both).
Adjust the amount of liquid to get the consistency you want.
It is important to stir the porridge frequently as it cooks to prevent it sticking to the pot.
The porridge will thicken as it cools so add milk/water when reheating it.
Once cooled refrigerate it, covered, for up to 4 days.
Serve with fresh berries, mashed banana or mango, maple syrup, seeds or yogurt (more suggestions in the post).
If you don't want to serve amaranth as porridge boil it in water instead of milk. You can also rinse cooked amaranth to get rid of the stickiness and once cooled refrigerate for up to 5 days. Use in salads, smoothies, soups and stews.

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