Shijie Maogu Millet

Shijie Maogu Millet

　　Millet is a premium grain among staple foods. It can be cultivated in various terrains across northern China, including mountainous areas, hills, irrigated fields, and drylands. The Maogu millet produced in Shijie, Yuci, is uniquely distinctive. The variety of foxtail millet is called “Maogu.” The millet milled from this type of grain is smaller in size than regular millet and boasts a golden, shiny hue. When cooked into millet rice, it shines brilliantly with a golden color, has a fragrant taste, and is delightful to chew — the more you chew, the better it gets. When served alongside pumpkin or sweet potato, it becomes even sweeter and more flavorful, leaving a memorable aftertaste. It is hailed as the “Queen of Millet.”