Pearl barley porridge is good for the body, and there are a few more ways to prepare it than some chefs think.
But regardless of the cooking method, it is important to maintain the proportions of cereal and liquid. We will tell you how to cook pearl barley porridge in milk.
First about proportions
To cook delicious pearl barley, as well as millet, you need to maintain a ratio of cereal to water of 1:3.
Otherwise, either the porridge will burn, or you will have to constantly add water, and this will delay the cooking process.
How to cook pearl barley porridge
A method that claims to be express cooking.
1. Rinse the cereal in cold water, place in a saucepan, cover with water and bring to a boil.
2. Drain the water, rinse the cereal, add clean water and bring to a boil again.
3. Reduce heat to low and cook for 30-40 minutes until done.
Next, all that remains is to pour hot milk over the porridge, bring to a boil and add sugar and other additives to taste.
Cooking porridge in a multicooker
This is also a worthy option, especially if you don’t have the time or desire to stand at the stove.
1. As always, rinse the cereal and place it in the multicooker bowl.
2. Add three parts milk, salt or sugar to taste.
3. Turn on the appliance and cook the porridge on a suitable setting for 1 hour, then leave it on the heating mode for 25-30 minutes.
Before serving, season the porridge with butter.
Bon appetit!
