Ukrainian Tchoomak Millet Hash with Mushrooms

• 2 cups millet
• 4 cups water
• 2 to 2-1/2 lb. mushrooms, coarsely chopped
• 1/4 lb. lean bacon
• 3 minutes, drained and diced
• 3 tbsp. butter
• lard
• 1-1/2 cup chopped onions
• Salt
• 1-1/2 tsp. finely chopped fresh mint leaves

1. Bring 4 cups of water to a boil and add the millet.
2. Simmer until half done, about 15 minutes.
3. Fry the mushrooms with the bacon or salt pork in the butter or lard over medium heat until half-cooked, about two minutes.
4. Add the onions and cook for one more minute.
5. Drain off the excess fat.
6. Stir the mushrooms, bacon and onions into the millet and season with salt.
7. Place the mixture in a buttered shallow 8-inch baking dish.
8. Bake uncovered in a preheated 350F oven for three quarters to one hour, or until the hash is dry and crisp.
9. Before serving, garnish with finely chopped mint.

millet, water, mushrooms, lean bacon, minutes, butter, lard, onions, salt, mint

Taken from www.foodgeeks.com/recipes/19948 (may not work)