It is high in fiber and important minerals and has a nutty-flavor.It pairs well with a range of flavors.Depending on how it's cooked, it may have a soft texture.Try the basic cooking method for plain barley, or experiment with other foods.
Step 1: In the large pot, put the water and barley.
To make sure the water covers the barley completely, combine both ingredients in a large saucepan.You can add salt to taste for enhanced flavor, but neither option is necessary.
Step 2: The water should be boiled
Bring the water to a boil in the saucepan on the stove.The saucepan should be covered with a lid.There is a chance that the barley will produce a lot of foam and threaten to boil over the saucepan.If you want to minimize the risk of spills, stir it and watch it closely.
Step 3: The heat should be reduced and the soup made for 30 minutes.
Within 25 minutes, pearl barley can be finished, while hulled can take up to 45 minutes.Add 1/2 cup at a time if the water starts to boil.
Step 4: Cook until all of the water has been absorbed.
The grain should triple in volume and be soft.If you want to make sure you get your desired consistency, you'll need to test the barley every 5 minutes or so.
Step 5: Turn off the heat.
Allow the barley to sit for 15 minutes without stirring, so that it can absorb any excess water.The water may need to be drained away if there's still excess after letting the barley sit.
Step 6: Have a good time.
If you want to make a delicious side dish out of the cooked barley, toss it with spices and oil.
Step 7: Place the oven in the middle of the room at a temperature of at least 375 degrees.
There is an oven-safe baking dish.It's best to have a glass or ceramic one with a lid.
Step 8: Put the water in the saucepan.
The water should be brought to a boil on the stove.You can also boil the water in a tea kettle.
Step 9: Place the grain in a dish.
The water should be poured over the barley.To combine, stir.
Step 10: Add the butter and salt to it.
To cover the dish, make sure that it is well-combined.If you don't have a lid for your dish, cover it with aluminum foil.
Step 11: Take 60 minutes to bake.
For one hour, place the dish in the oven.The best place to put it is on the center rack.
Step 12: Remove the dish from the oven.
With a spoon or fork, lightly fluff the finished barley.If you want to serve it with a main course, spoon it into a serving dish.
Step 13: The butter can be heated over medium heat.
Prepare your vegetables.Chop the onions, carrots, and celery into bite-sized pieces.The mushrooms can be prepared by soaking them in hot water.It should be done about 30 minutes in advance.Chop the mushrooms.
Step 14: Add some vegetables.
Cook until the onions are translucent, about five minutes.
Step 15: The garlic should be stir in.
The garlic will not burn if the mixture is cooked for two minutes more.
Step 16: Add the mushrooms to the mix.
Continue cooking until the mushrooms are soft.It should take another five minutes.
Step 17: The vegetables are covered with flour.
Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables when the heat is reduced to medium-low.For roughly five minutes, stir the mixture every 30 seconds.
Step 18: Slowly pour the water into the pot.
Turn the heat to medium high and add the soup, stirring to combine well.Once all of the soup is added, bring it to a slow boil.It will be easier for the flour to be incorporated into the liquid when it is added gradually.Adding the soup all at once can result in clumps.
Step 19: Add the salt and the grain.
The stockpot should be covered after the liquid reaches a boil.
Step 20: Take the soup to a boil.
Allow it to cook for an hour.When the barley is tender, the soup is ready to serve.The seasonings can be adjusted at the end of the cooking time.Add more salt or sprinkle some parsley as you please.
Step 21: Enjoy
The soup should be served hot and fresh.
Step 22: One cup of food.
Follow the instructions.Combine 1 cup of uncooked barley with 3 cups of water.Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium-low and cook the barley for 30 minutes.Allow the barley to cool before continuing.
Step 23: Place the food in a bowl.
The chopped tomatoes, chopped onion, and feta cheese should be added.To combine.
Step 24: Add a pinch of salt and pepper to the mixture.
Place the ingredients in a bowl.If you want the dressing to be evenly combined, use a whisk to mix the ingredients.
Step 25: There is a dressing over the barley.
Make sure to coat the salad evenly with the dressing by mixing well with a spoon.
Step 26: It's time to serve.
The best way to enjoy the salad is immediately after it is prepared.You can wait up to two hours to serve the salad.If you want to serve it at room temperature, leave it out.