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Stovetop Barley I

A community recipe for Stovetop Barley I, adapted from the collaboratively edited Wikibooks Cookbook.

Easy difficulty
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Gather

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Barley
  • 3 cups Water
  • ½ tsp Salt optional
  • 2 tsp Neutral Cooking Oil optional, to reduce foaming

Make it

Method

  1. 1

    If desired, rinse barley under running water until water runs clear.

  2. 2

    Combine the barley, water, salt, and oil in a pot.

  3. 3

    Bring to a boil, skimming off any foam that forms.

  4. 4

    Reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook until all the water is absorbed by the barley.

  5. 5

    Remove from heat, and fluff like rice.

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Source & rights

Where this recipe comes from

Adapted from “Stovetop Barley I” by Wikibooks contributors, revision 4620879, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

This source recipe has been reformatted for Pantry Start but has not yet been kitchen-tested by our editors. Check current food-safety guidance and use your judgment.