Barley porridge is famous for its beneficial substances - these are protein, calcium, iodine and other trace elements. Despite all these reasons, many people do not like this cereal. How to cook barley in water so that it also turns out delicious? You just need to know a few cooking secrets.
It is necessary
- - pearl barley - 200 g;
- - water - 500 g;
- - butter - 60 g;
- - salt - 1 pinch.
Instructions
Step 1
The first step is to thoroughly wash the pearl barley. Pour cold water into a saucepan, add cereals and mix thoroughly. Thus, you will save future porridge from films and husks, which are often annoying.
Step 2
On the surface of the water, you will see all this garbage, it must be drained along with the water. After that, you need to repeat this procedure until no husks float to the surface. During the cooking process, your cereals will not stick together.
Step 3
Next, you need to start soaking. At its best, this procedure lasts overnight, thus, the future porridge will cook faster, and its taste will be beyond praise.
Step 4
So, we come to cooking. As the water in the saucepan begins to boil, add the butter to it. There is no need to add salt to the water at this stage!
Step 5
Now we put the cereals in water, we minimize the fire. The porridge will be ready in 20-25 minutes. Go to the saucepan from time to time and stir the cereals.
Step 6
If you think the porridge is ready, then you need to check the grain - it should be soft. If the porridge has not cooked in 25 minutes, then reduce the heat and add salt.
Step 7
Turn off the heat when the porridge is ready. You need to add another piece of butter and leave the cereal to simmer for 10-15 minutes. Your delicious side dish for meat or fish is ready!
