Kulish (Ukrainian Millet, Potato and Pork Stew)
A thick, golden one pot stew of millet, potato and tender pork, finished with fresh dill. No salo needed.
- Time1 hr 15
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.35 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Estimated nutrition per serving
- 574kcal
- 47gcarbs
- 5.3gof which sugars
- 31.3gfat
- 10.8gsaturates
- 26.4gprotein
- 4.8gfibre
- 4.3gsalt
A rough estimate worked out from the ingredients, for the serving size above. It is a guide only and not medical advice. If you count carbs or manage diabetes, check with your own tools and your care team.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the oil in a large heavy pan over a high heat. Brown the pork in two batches for 5 minutes each, until golden. Lift out and set aside.
10 min - 2
Turn the heat to medium. Cook the onion and carrot in the same pan for 8 minutes until soft and golden.
8 min - 3
Return the pork, add the hot water and bay leaf and bring to a simmer. Cover and cook for 30 minutes.
30 min - 4
Add the potatoes and millet with the salt and pepper. Simmer, partly covered, for 20 minutes, stirring now and then, until the millet is swollen and the stew is thick.
20 min - 5
Stir in the garlic and half the dill. Cover and leave off the heat for 10 minutes. Add a splash of hot water if it is thicker than you like.
10 min - 6
Serve in deep bowls topped with the rest of the dill.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
