Madeleine Kamman

Basic Barley

Preparation info
    • Difficulty

      Easy

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By Madeleine Kamman

Published 1997

  • About

The usual proportions used to cook barley as a side dish or as a main course for 6 people are:

Ingredients

  • 3 cups liquid
  • 1 cup pearl barley

Method

The average cooking time is 35 minutes. The liquid is usually water, but if you use a light broth adapted to the meat or fish you are going to use as a vitamin B replacement, you will obtain a much more complex taste. Simply bring the liquid to a boil, add the barley, turn down to a simmer, and cook until tender.