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Proso Millet Rice Bowl

Original Korean Name: 차조밥

"Nutritious Korean proso millet and rice bowl. Traditional school lunch staple with nutty flavor and complete protein."

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Estimated Nutrition

Calories 285 kcal
Carbs 58g
Protein 7g
Fat 2g

Ingredients

  • Proso millet

    1 cup

  • Short-grain white rice

    2 cups

  • Water

    3 cups

  • Salt

    1/2 teaspoon

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Local Substitutes

Instead of Proso millet (차조)

Use: Quinoa or amaranth

Reason: Similar nutritional profile and subtle nutty flavor when unavailable

Instead of Proso millet

Use: Millet flour blended with rice

Reason: Easier to find in Western markets

Instead of Short-grain white rice

Use: Arborio or jasmine rice

Reason: Similar texture and cooking time

🧑‍🍳 Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    Rinse proso millet and white rice separately under cold water until water runs clear

  2. 2

    Combine millet and rice in a 1:2 ratio in a rice cooker or pot

  3. 3

    Add 3 cups water and salt

  4. 4

    Cook until tender (approximately 20-25 minutes in rice cooker or bring to boil, reduce heat, simmer covered for 18 minutes)

  5. 5

    Let stand 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork and serving

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