One secret and the pearl barley will be soft as butter: your household will ask for such porridge every day

20.01.2025 19:36

Do you love pearl barley but don't know how to cook it? Then this article is for you.

We'll tell you how to cook pearl barley so that it turns out soft.

How to cook soft pearl barley

First of all, don't skimp. Buy "Dutch" pearl barley. It's softer and cooks faster.

Before cooking, the cereal (1 cup) must be washed and soaked in water for an hour.

While the pearl barley is soaking, fry the carrots and onions in a frying pan.

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We throw the soaked pearl barley into a colander and wait until the water drains.

Then fry the pearl barley in a frying pan with vegetable oil (1 tablespoon) for 5-7 minutes.

Place the fried pearl barley into a cauldron with a lid, add onions and carrots.

Fill everything with four glasses of water. That is, the ratio of cereal to water should be 1:4.

Place the cauldron in the oven and simmer the pearl barley for two hours at a temperature of 170-180 degrees.

The pearl barley will turn out very soft and aromatic, your household will ask for this porridge every day.

Author: Timur Khomichev Internet resource editor
 
Expert: Julia Arkhipova Expert / Belnovosti