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Stovetop Barley I

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Barley is a nutritious grain popular across the world. While it is most commonly used in cooking as an ingredient in stews or to add flavour to breads, barley can be prepared much as any other staple grain such as wheat berries or rice. This recipe is for the preparation of barley on the stove, much like how rice is prepared.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup barley
  • 3 cups water
  • ½ tsp salt (optional) (optional)
  • 2 tsp neutral cooking oil (optional, to reduce foaming)

Instructions

  1. 1
    If desired, rinse barley under running water until water runs clear.
  2. 2
    Combine the barley, water, salt, and oil in a pot.
  3. 3
    Bring to a boil, skimming off any foam that forms.
  4. 4
    Reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook until all the water is absorbed by the barley.
  5. 5
    Remove from heat, and fluff like rice.

Recipe Attribution

Wikibooks Cookbook
en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Cookbook:Stovetop_Barley_I