How To Cook Hulled (Whole Grain) Barley
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June 28, 2020
Notes
Recipe and photo provided with permission by the National Barley Foods Council. For more barley information and recipes visit www.barleyfoods.org.
Ingredients
- 1 cup hulled barley
- 3 cups water
Instructions
- In medium saucepan with lid, bring 3 cups water to a boil. Add 1 cup hulled barley and return to boil. Cover, reduce heat to low and cook 50-55 minutes or until barley is tender. Hulled barley tends to absorb less liquid than pearl barley. It may be necessary to pour off any unabsorbed liquid after 50-55 minutes of cooking. Makes about 3 cups.
- NOTE: Place any unused cooked barley in an airtight container and refrigerate or freeze for up to a week. Use to add extra flavor and fiber to soups, stews, salads and casseroles. For best results, bring refrigerated or frozen cooked barley to room temperature before using.