Dishes with pearl barley are not a frequent guest on the table. Despite the fact that the porridge turns out healthy and tasty, housewives do not really like to mess around with the cereal.
It needs to be soaked first, and the cereal takes longer to be ready than buckwheat or rice.
Expert of the online publication "BelNovosti" Yulia Arkhipova - cook, fourth-category baker told how to cook pearl barley quickly and deliciously.
In addition to rinsing and soaking cereals, there are tricks that not every housewife knows about.
First, fry the cereal.
If you fry the cereal in vegetable or butter, the porridge will be more aromatic, crumbly, and the taste will be richer.
It will be delicious if you take at least 1-2 tablespoons of oil for 250-300 grams of cereal.
Secondly, water
The cereal should be cooked over low heat, and it should be filled with hot water, not cold water.
Due to the cold water, the grains are heated unevenly.
For one glass of pearl barley you need to pour 3 glasses of water.
Third, let it sit
After removing the porridge from the heat, you must let it sit for a while.
It is recommended to keep the pot of porridge under a towel for 10 minutes, which will make it softer and tastier.
Expert: Julia Arkhipova
