Chickpea Stew with Millet and Onion Salad

Ingredients

• 1 cup millet (hulled)
• 2 cup water
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 0.5 tsp salt

Instructions

1. 1

   Rinse and toast the millet

   • Place the millet in a fine-mesh sieve and rinse thoroughly under cold running water until the water runs clear. Drain well.
   • Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the rinsed millet and toast for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently, until it becomes fragrant and golden.
   • This toasting step is optional but enhances the nutty flavor of the grain.
2. 2

   Cook the millet

   • Carefully pour the 2 cups of water into the saucepan with the toasted millet. Add the salt and stir once.
   • Bring the water to a rolling boil.
   • Once boiling, reduce the heat to the lowest setting, cover the saucepan with a tight-fitting lid, and let it simmer for 15 minutes.
   • Do not lift the lid or stir the millet during this time.
3. 3

   Rest and fluff

   • After 15 minutes, turn off the heat and let the saucepan stand, still covered, for another 5-10 minutes. This allows the millet to steam and absorb any remaining moisture.
   • Remove the lid and gently fluff the millet with a fork to separate the grains.
   • Serve immediately as a side dish or use as a base for salads and bowls.

Ingredients

• 2 pcs sweet onion (medium, thinly sliced into rings)
• ice cubes (for soaking)
• 4 cup water (cold, for soaking)
• 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 0.5 tsp paprika (for color)
• 0.5 tsp sugar (to balance tanginess)
• 0.25 tsp black pepper (freshly ground)
• 0.25 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp parsley (fresh, finely chopped)

Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare the onions

   • Peel the sweet onions and slice them into thin, uniform rings. A mandoline slicer works best for this.
   • Gently separate the rings with your fingers and place them in a large bowl.
2. 2

   Soak for crispness

   • Add ice cubes and cold water to the bowl, ensuring the onion rings are fully submerged.
   • Let them soak for 15 minutes. This crucial step makes the onions crisp and mellows their sharp flavor.
3. 3

   Drain and dry

   • After soaking, drain the onions completely using a colander.
   • Gently pat the onion rings dry with a clean kitchen towel or paper towels to remove excess moisture.
4. 4

   Season and toss

   • Transfer the dry onion rings to a clean mixing bowl.
   • Drizzle with apple cider vinegar and sprinkle with paprika, sugar, black pepper, and salt.
   • Add the chopped fresh parsley.
   • Toss gently until the rings are evenly coated.
5. 5

   Serve immediately

   • Serve the onion salad immediately to enjoy its maximum crispness and fresh flavor.
   • It is an excellent topping for burgers, hot dogs, and grilled chicken sandwiches.