Mid-Neolithic Millet and Rice Grain Salad with Toasted Sesame Dressing

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-02 · Updated 2026-05-02

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A hearty and nutritious grain salad inspired by ancient East Asian agricultural staples, featuring millet and rice with a nutty toasted sesame dressing. This Middle Eastern recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 40 minutes, pairs millet, jasmine rice, water for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 250 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 30 min Serves 4 Asian cuisine 250 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 cup millet
1 cup jasmine rice
3 cups water
2 tbsp toasted sesame oil
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tsp honey
2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
3, thinly sliced scallions
1 tsp grated fresh ginger
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Rinse 1 cup millet and 1 cup jasmine rice separately under cold water until water runs clear. In a medium saucepan, combine rinsed millet and 1.5 cups water; bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until water is absorbed. Repeat for jasmine rice with remaining 1.5 cups water.
Step 2: While grains cook, whisk together 2 tbsp toasted sesame oil, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tsp honey, 1 tsp grated fresh ginger, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper in a small bowl until emulsified and smooth.
Step 3: Once millet and rice have cooled slightly, transfer to a large mixing bowl. Add 3 thinly sliced scallions and 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds. Pour the dressing over the grains and toss gently until evenly coated and fragrant.
Step 4: Let the salad rest at room temperature for 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld before serving.