Pot Barley
Recipe by Chef Michael Williams
Michael Williams

Pot Barley

  • Prep time 5 mins
  • Cook time 1 hour

Barley is a wonderful whole grain for you to add into your diet. Although pearl barley is still good for you, pot barley is less refined and has a superior nutritional profile. Bottom line, look for the pot barley first.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Soak the barley for 8 hours or overnight in ample water.
  2. Rinse the barley in a strainer. Drain well and remove any debris that may have made into your barley.
  3.  Now bring the 3 cups of water or broth to a boil. Add the barley, reduce heat to simmer and cover with a lid.
  4.  Simmer barley for 1 hour, strain remaining water and serve.

Variations

  •  If you are using water try adding some spices! Cumin, coriander, paprika, turmeric, chilli powder etc. Add in anywhere from ¼ to 1 teaspoon of each spice depending on your taste preferences and see what flavours you like best.

 

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Reviews on "Pot Barley" (5)

  1. December 12, 2019
  2. April 12, 2020
    I never thought of adding spices, and will try that. Aren’t you supposed to soak the pot barley overnight?
    • April 27, 2020
      That is actually a good point. Pearl barley is fine to cook right away, but pearl barley is best soaked overnight.
      • November 24, 2024
        I think you meant to say pot barley is best soaked overnight. Also, perhaps in your recipe you could specify to which type of barley you are referring for clarity. Curious, if you cook with 3 cups water and discard the excess aren't you throwing out a good deal of the water soluble fibre and nutrients?
  3. August 30, 2020
    Thank you. I appreciate people like you who share the basics of how to do things. I would have wondered and guessed and got it all wrong. Thanks to you I am eating pot barley. :)

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