Follow these simple instructions for how to cook barley perfectly every time for a delicious grain to use in cereals, soups, or stews.
Servings: 4
Prep Time: 5 minutesminutes
Cook Time: 25 minutesminutes
Ingredients
1cuppearl barley
2 2/3cupswater or stock
sea salt to taste
Instructions
Rinse the barley in a colander under cold water.
Transfer the barley to a medium-size pot along with water, or stock, and salt.
Bring the barley to a boil over high heat.
Add on a lid and simmer over low heat for 20 minutes or just until tender and chewy.
Strain the cooked barley and use in a recipe, or chill to use in a recipe later. See reheating instructions.
Notes
Make-Ahead: You can make this cooked barley up to 1 day ahead of time.How to Store: Cover and keep them in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. You can freeze these covered for up to 3 months. Thaw them in the refrigerator until soft before using.How to Reheat: Add the desired amount of cooked barley to a medium-sized sauce pot with a ¼ cup of water or stock and cook over low heat until warm. If you use it in a soup like Scotch Broth, you can add the chilled barley right to the soup, and the broth from the soup will heat them.You can use hulled barley in this recipe and if you do, add another 15 to 20 minutes of simmering time.