How to cook barley
Servings: 4 people
- 1 cup (200 grams) dried pearl barley see notes*
- 3 cups (750 ml) water or vegetable broth
- ½ teaspoon (½ teaspoon) salt
- Rinse 1 cup dried pearl barley under running water.Bring a pot with 3 cups water to a boil, add ½ teaspoon salt and the rinsed barley.
- Cook on a gentle simmer for 30 to 45 minutes or until the water is absorbed and the barley is tender but with a chewy bite. Stir occasionally.
