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Scottish Barley Pudding

Similar to rice pudding, the distinctive flavor of barley shines through in this traditional Scottish dish.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 5 mins
Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 346 kcal
Course: Dessert , Breakfast
Cuisine: Scottish

Ingredients

  • 1 cup barley (see Note)
  • 4 1/2 cups water
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 trips lemon zest (not traditionally used but a delicious touch)
  • 1/2 cup currants (can substitute raisins)
  • 1/3 cup cane sugar
  • 1/3 cup heavy cream
  • Extra sugar and heavy cream for serving as desired

Instructions

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  1. Place the barley in a medium pot with the salt and lemon zest.  Bring to a boil.  Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, for 60 minutes.  Remove the lemon zest.  Add the currants and simmer for another 15 minutes, adding a little more water if needed, until the barley is soft.  Stir in the sugar and cream.
  2. Serve immediately with some extra sugar and cream on the side if desired.

Notes

  • Pearl barley has had the outer husk and bran removed enabling it to cook faster but providing less nutrition.  If using pearl barley the cooking time is about 40 minutes.

Nutrition Information

Calories 346kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 64g (21%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 27mg (9%) Sodium 319mg (13%) Potassium 383mg (11%) Fiber 9g (36%) Sugar 29g (58%) Vitamin A 305IU (6%) Vitamin C 1.5mg (2%) Calcium 52mg (5%) Iron 2.3mg (13%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 346

% Daily Value*

Calories 346kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 64g 21%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 27mg 9%
Sodium 319mg 13%
Potassium 383mg 8%
Fiber 9g 36%
Sugar 29g 58%
Vitamin A 305IU 6%
Vitamin C 1.5mg 2%
Calcium 52mg 5%
Iron 2.3mg 13%

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