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Stovetop Barley I
A community recipe for Stovetop Barley I, adapted from the collaboratively edited Wikibooks Cookbook.
Easy difficulty
Creative Commons source
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
If desired, rinse barley under running water until water runs clear.
- 2
Combine the barley, water, salt, and oil in a pot.
- 3
Bring to a boil, skimming off any foam that forms.
- 4
Reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook until all the water is absorbed by the barley.
- 5
Remove from heat, and fluff like rice.
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.