Meat rassolnik

• 250-300 g (9-10 oz) kidneys
• 2 tablespoonspearl barley

Trim the kidneys and soak them in water for 6-8 hours, changing the water several times. Steam them for 20-30 minutes over boiling water, then slice them into small pieces. Wash the pearl barley in cold water, then cover with boiling water and soak for 30-45 minutes, changing the boiling water several times. Peel the cucumbers and put the peelings in a small saucepan containing