Orzo (Coffee Substitute Barley Drink) and Toast and Orzo (for Children and Babies)
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Orzo (Coffee Substitute Barley Drink) and Toast and Orzo (for Children and Babies)
Description
Orzo here is made from barley powder mixed directly into hot milk or water, with sugar added for taste if desired. The method varies slightly depending on whether you are using solubile (instant) or non-instant barley powder. When non-soluble powder is used, mixing it first with a small amount of liquid before combining with heated milk helps achieve a smooth texture.
The drink presents as a mild, slightly sweet barley-infused beverage served hot. For younger eaters, the recipe suggests breaking toasted bread into a bowl and pouring the orzo over it, creating a soft, easy-to-eat meal that blends the barley drink and bread textures.
Orzo can serve as a caffeine-free coffee alternative for adults or a soothing warm milk drink for children. Its gentle flavor makes it fitting for breakfast or an afternoon treat.
Ingredients
The Orzo:
- 2 tsp orzo barley powder
- 8 oz milk or water
- ½ tsp sugar (optional)
Serve with:
- toast (optional)
Instructions
- With the "solubile" type of Orzo, there's no need to premix and add to the milk or water, you can just add it directly to the cup full of liquid (like instant coffee), but if you don't have "solubile", you'll want to make it the way I show below.
- Heat the desired amount of milk in a small pot.
- Meanwhile, mix the orzo powder with the milk (or water) with just enough liquid to form a runny mixture.
- When the milk is hot, add the orzo mixture and stir well.
- Continue to stir over medium high heat until mixed well. Add sugar to taste, if desired. I like a little bit of sugar in mine.
- Serve hot in a cup or mug, or if making breakfast for a child, break up pieces of toasted bread into a bowl and pour the orzo over it.
Notes
- Use solubile (instant) orzo powder to skip premixing for convenience.
- Add sugar gradually to control sweetness to individual preference.
- For children, serve orzo poured over broken toasted bread to soften the toast.
- Adjust milk or water amount based on desired strength and creaminess.
- The nutrition data given corresponds to 8 oz whole milk with ½ tsp sugar and no toast.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 304 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cup | |
| Calories | 304kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 43g | 14% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 27mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 86mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 340mg | 7% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 367IU | 7% |
| Calcium | 279mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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