Uses for barley?

sheila57

Hi,
I never seem to have a problem with pearl barley in my slow cooker but all you need to do is soak the barley in cold water for a few hours or overnight is even better. Hope this helps.

kimmee

I used pearl barley on my first slow cooker chicken stew last week and although I rinsed it really well, I didn't soak it. Cooked the stew on high for about 8 hours and the pearl barley was lovely.

Boodle

I made soup in the slow-cooker yesterday with pearl barley. I didn't rinse or soak; it just went straight in from the packet. About 4-5 hours on high. If anything, it was a bit too soft, without any chew at all. I used Sainsbury's own brand of barley, if that makes any difference

chrisfreelander54

Bought some pearl barley as it caught my eye whilst out shopping.

May sound a bit dumb but, any ideas as to what to do with it?

Regards
Chris

Valli

Fling a handful into a soup, stew or casserole and 'enjoy'.

I'm not a fan. Unfortunately my mum is and as there have been times when she's been in charge of the Vallikids they too have been introduced to the delights of pearl barley.

I add it to my HM soups

Seakay

It can be substituted for rice in most recipes. For timings, think of it as wholemeal rice.
This site gives a good basic introduction
http://vegetarian.about.com/od/glossary/g/barley.htm
and you can Google barley recipes and find lots of different ideas

JIL

I love the texture of pearl barley. I made a really nice tomato a d pearl barley soup. The downside is it takes a while to cook, so if I'm in a hurry I use ebly.
Its not bad as a risotto
http://m.stylist.co.uk/life/recipes/pearl-barley-risotto-with-mushrooms-leeks-and-garlic

tiger_eyes

JIL wrote: »

The downside is it takes a while to cook

I've cooked and frozen pearl barley all by itself in the past. Then just grab a handful from the freezer and toss it into whatever I'm making.

Frugalsod

apprentice_tycoon wrote: »

No, theres no need, just put them in your stew when you start the cooking, they'll be fine

I found the same in a slow cooker. They only need time to soak up the water.

Steve059

lady_lucan wrote: »

Scotch broth...my favourite.

Another vote for Scotch Broth. And Thanks, if the button was there.