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."
Estimated Nutrition
Ingredients
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Proso millet
1 cup
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Short-grain white rice
2 cups
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Water
3 cups
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Salt
1/2 teaspoon
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
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1
Rinse proso millet and white rice separately under cold water until water runs clear
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2
Combine millet and rice in a 1:2 ratio in a rice cooker or pot
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3
Add 3 cups water and salt
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4
Cook until tender (approximately 20-25 minutes in rice cooker or bring to boil, reduce heat, simmer covered for 18 minutes)
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5
Let stand 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork and serving
Serve in a Korean School Tray
Stainless steel compartment trays keep your meals fresh and authentic.
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