Millet puffed rice is a crispy snack made mainly from millet through steaming, seasoning, shaping, frying or baking. It combines traditional flavors with modern innovations. The following is a detailed introduction from five aspects: production process, nutritional value, flavor innovation, market situation and consumption suggestions:

I. Manufacturing Process

Basic process

Steaming: After washing the millet, add water and steam it until done (or cook it to about 70% to 80% done), retaining the grainy texture.

Seasoning: Add salt, five-spice powder, cumin, chili powder and other seasonings. Some recipes may add glutinous rice flour, corn starch or soybean residue to increase viscosity.

Shaping: After kneading the dough, roll it into a thin sheet (about 2-3 millimeters), cut it into pieces or press it into shape with a mold, and use a fork to poke holes to prevent bulging during frying.

Frying/baking

Frying: Fry over medium-low heat until golden and crispy (about 3-5 minutes), and control the oil temperature to avoid burning.

Baking: Some health versions use baking techniques to reduce oil intake.

Family Simplified version

After steaming the millet, add starch and seasonings, knead it into a dough, roll it thin and slice it. Fry it in a flat pan with little oil until both sides are golden brown.

Ii. Nutritional Value

Basic ingredients (per 100 grams) :

Calories: Approximately 554 kcal (fried version), with a high proportion of carbohydrates, making it an energy-intensive snack.

 

Protein: Approximately 6 grams, containing essential amino acids.

 

Fat: Approximately 36.9 grams (fried version), with a lower fat content in the baked version.

 

Dietary fiber: approximately 5.1 grams, promoting intestinal peristalsis.

 

Vitamins and minerals: It contains B vitamins, calcium, iron, magnesium, etc. However, some vitamins are prone to loss after frying.

 

Health Tip

 

Millet itself is rich in carotene and vitamin B1, but after being fried, it has a relatively high calorie and fat content. It is recommended to consume it in moderation.

 

You can choose the baked version or reduce the frying time to retain more nutrients.