How to Cook Barley

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How to Cook Barley

Follow these simple instructions for how to cook barley perfectly every time for a delicious grain to use in cereals, soups, or stews.

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Ingredients

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  • 1 cup pearl barley
  • 2 2/3 cups Water or stock
  • sea salt to taste
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Instructions

  1. Rinse the barley in a colander under cold water.
  2. Transfer the barley to a medium-size pot along with water, or stock, and salt.
  3. Bring the barley to a boil over high heat.
  4. Add on a lid and simmer over low heat for 20 minutes or just until tender and chewy.
  5. Strain the cooked barley and use in a recipe, or chill to use in a recipe later. See reheating instructions.

Notes

  • Make-Ahead: You can make this cooked barley up to 1 day ahead of time.
  • How to Store: Cover and keep them in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. You can freeze these covered for up to 3 months. Thaw them in the refrigerator until soft before using.
  • How to Reheat: Add the desired amount of cooked barley to a medium-sized sauce pot with a ¼ cup of water or stock and cook over low heat until warm. If you use it in a soup like Scotch Broth, you can add the chilled barley right to the soup, and the broth from the soup will heat them.
  • You can use hulled barley in this recipe and if you do, add another 15 to 20 minutes of simmering time.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 176kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 39g (13%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 0.1g (1%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g Monounsaturated Fat 0.1g Sodium 5mg (0%) Potassium 140mg (4%) Fiber 8g (32%) Sugar 0.4g (1%) Vitamin A 11IU (0%) Calcium 15mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 176 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 176kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 39g 13%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 0.1g 1%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g 2%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.1g 1%
Sodium 5mg 0%
Potassium 140mg 3%
Fiber 8g 32%
Sugar 0.4g 1%
Vitamin A 11IU 0%
Calcium 15mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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