What is barley made of? Delicious pearl barley dishes

2024 Author: Isabella Gilson | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-01-07 22:37

Culinary tastes of people all over the world vary greatly, as they depend on the climate, life, culture and religion of a single nation.

The cuisine of the Russian people is a separate article, because due to the large number of ethnic groups living on the territory of the Russian Federation (and the entire former Soviet Union), it is distinguished by a wide variety of dishes and ingredients used. However, the basis of the table of the inhabitants of central Russia from ancient times were those products that were grown in abundance on the fertile soils of the Chernozem region. This is where the well-known proverb came from: "Schi and porridge are our food." The widespread use of cereals has led to the fact that cereals have become an integral part of the diet of Russians.

About cereals

It is widely known that cereals contain a large number of the most important for the bodytrace elements, amino acids, fiber and vitamins. Rice, millet, buckwheat, semolina - a huge variety of he althy and tasty dishes can be prepared from these cereals. For many reasons, the above cultures are the most common in our time. The older generation, hearing these words, might be indignant: “But what about pearl barley?” They have delicious barley recipes in their arsenal. What to cook with barley groats - that is the question.

It is barley groats, commonly called "barley", unfortunately, in our time is much less popular than before. It is considered crude "soldier food", unaware of how many amazingly delicious dishes can be made from barley grains.

Is barley really not only he althy, but also tasty?

To learn more about this, let's first answer the question of what is made from pearl barley.

Everyone knows barley porridge from a distant childhood. But not everyone knows what other recipes from pearl barley (barley) exist. Currently, most people prefer to eat fast food without thinking about the quality and usefulness of such products. But with the right approach, you can cook such a he althy dish from barley groats that you will lick your fingers. This article will look at some delicious pearl barley dishes.

Pilaf cooked in a slow cooker

Pilaf is a well-known dish that is prepared differently in different countries of the world. But the generally accepted opinion is that it should be preparedexclusively from rice. But if you try to replace this important component with barley groats, it will turn out very tasty and unusual.

Required Ingredients

• Chicken legs - 800 grams.
• Onion - 1 piece.
• Carrots - 2 pieces (medium).
• Barley groats - 300 grams.
• Garlic - 2-3 cloves.
• Boiling water - 6 cups.
• Pepper and s alt to taste.

Cooking method

1. Rinse chicken legs under cold running water, dry, cut into medium-sized pieces. Place the prepared meat in the slow cooker (skin side down). Set the frying mode to 45 minutes. At the same time, after 20 minutes, turn the chicken meat over, thus frying it on all sides.
2. Peel the onion and garlic, rinse under cold water and chop into small pieces. Add the prepared ingredients to the slow cooker and fry for another 10 minutes.
3. Carrots should be peeled, rubbed on a coarse grater and also added to the rest of the products in the slow cooker.
4. Then after 45 minutes, after the beep of the device, add barley groats. Rinse it first and scald it with boiling water.
5. To all the ingredients in the bowl, add the indicated amount of boiling water, pepper, s alt (to taste) and cover. Set the pilaf cooking mode.
6. Cooking time is about 90 minutes. After the beep of the multicooker, leave the cooked dish to simmer for about 15 minutes.

This pilaf is very juicy and tasty. At the same time, it does not require a lot of ingredients and time to prepare. Bon appetit!

What else is barley made of?

Barley groats pickle

A long forgotten, underestimated dish. Since pearl barley is a fairly useful cereal, it is often used for cooking according to sanitary and hygienic standards (in public canteens, kindergartens, schools). Thereforeit turns out fresh and not as tasty as at home. But if you cook it with all your heart, it turns out very tasty, satisfying and he althy. You can get creative with this dish. So, for example, when cooking barley groats, you can add some spices at your discretion. The porridge will become fragrant and appetizing.

What you need for the pickle

• Barley groats - 2-3 tablespoons.
• Onion - 1 head.
• Carrots - 2-3 pieces (medium).
• Potatoes - 3 pieces (medium).
• Pickled cucumber - 2 pieces.
• Cucumber pickle - 2-3 tablespoons.
• Flour - 2.5 grams.
• Vegetable oil - 100 milliliters.
• Pepper and s alt to taste.

How to make barley pickle

1. Pre-soak barley groats for 10-12 hours, then put it in a saucepan and cover with water. Add the specified amount of vegetable oil there. Put on fire.
2. Peel the onion, wash and chop finely.

3. Peel the carrots, rub on a fine grater. Put the prepared ingredients on hot vegetable oil, fry until golden brown, add flour.

4. Peel the potatoes, rinse thoroughly, cut into medium cubes and add to the pot.
5. Prepare the pickles by cutting them into medium sized cubes. After 20-25 minutes, add them to the pan to the rest of the ingredients. Pour the required amount of brine from them there.
6. S alt and pepper (to taste).

Bon appetit!

What else is barley made of?

Prunes, pumpkin or strawberry syrup can also be added to good porridge. It depends on everyone's tastes. From it, it is possible to prepare soft pancakes or meat casseroles. You can also add some forest mushrooms or a pinch of beans to the soup. It all depends on your imagination.

After all of the above, the delusion of people who consider barley groats to be something banal, tasteless and not deserving of a place in the diet of a modern person becomes obvious. Everything that is made from pearl barley is nutritious and, most importantly, he althy. And if you approach the cooking process creatively, moreand very tasty! Truly "porridge is our food!"