Author Notes: This bowl of barley proves to be so filling and akin to a heater in your stomach (perhaps a little odd to envision. Don’t, actually.) Still, it’s naturally sweet, but some extra sweetness does no one any harm, along with some fruit of the quickly-fleeing season. Enjoy. —C Kwok
Serves: 1
Ingredients
Barley Base
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1/4
cup pearl barley grains
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1/3
cup water
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1/3
cup milk
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1
tablespoon honey
Toppings
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2
medjool dates
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1
tablespoon pistachios
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3
tablespoons pomegranate arils
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dried rose petals ; optional
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more milk
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1
tablespoon honey
Directions
- Rinse barley and bring to a boil in a pot with milk, salt and water.
- Reduce the heat to a simmer / low and let it cook for 20-25 mins. No peeking!
- Top with chopped dates, chopped pistachio, pomegranate arils and other desired toppings. Enjoy.
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