The opinion that pearl barley is bland and tastes unpleasant is wrong.
The most common reason for not consuming one of the beneficial groups is that it is prepared incorrectly.
You can cook porridge quickly, making it soft and tasty if you follow simple rules.
How to cook pearl barley correctly
It is known that cereals require pre-soaking for several hours before cooking.
Place the cereal in cold water and then cook in the usual way over low heat for 30-50 minutes.
Quick way to cook
To avoid the hassle of soaking the grains, there is a better way.
Let's do some simple manipulations with water.
Take a saucepan in which the cereal will be cooked, fill it with water, bring it to a boil, then add the cereal and continue cooking over low heat for 3-4 minutes.
Then drain the water and add cold water to the cereal, continue cooking until done.
This cooking method will help you cook the cereal much faster.
After cooking, do not open the lid, let the cereal sit for 15-20 minutes. During this time, it will be thoroughly steamed and will not harden, it will turn out soft, juicy and tasty.
What are the benefits of pearl barley porridge?
It has a positive effect on metabolism, blood circulation, nervous system, is useful for constipation, and cleanses the kidneys.
100 g of pearl barley contains only 109 kcal, about 3 g of protein, 1 g of fat and about 22 g of carbohydrates.
