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Pearled barley in a steel bowl.
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How to cook barley

Barley is a great whole grain and very simple to cook. Let me share this simple stovetop recipe with you.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Resting time10 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Course: grains
Cuisine: American
Diet: Low Fat
Keyword: pearl barley, salt, water
Servings: 6 servings
Author: Amy Sandidge

Ingredients

  • 3 cups liquid This can be water or broth.
  • 1 cup pearl barley
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • Bring the water and salt to a boil over medium-high heat.
  • Add in the barley, reduce the heat to low, cover, and let this cook for 35-40 minutes.
  • Remove it from the heat and let it sit for 5-10 minutes. Fluff it with a fork and it is ready to serve.