Author: Ivan Red Jr.
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Last Updated:
August 08, 2022
Barley groats are crushed barley. Depending on the size of the grains formed, the grits are assigned the appropriate number: No. 1, No. 2, No. 3.
Barley groats are crushed barley. Depending on the size of the grains formed, the grits are assigned the appropriate number: No. 1, No. 2, No. 3.
Unlike pearl barley, which is also made from barley, barley groats are more useful, since the barley kernel is not polished during its production. Therefore, it contains more fiber and cereals have the beneficial properties of a whole grain, contain vitamins and minerals. And barley protein is absorbed in the body by almost 100%.
Dishes prepared from barley groats allow the body to cope with allergic reactions, soups and cereals with barley groats are recommended for people suffering from overweight and intestinal diseases. The use of such dishes creates a long-lasting feeling of satiety in the body. There are some nuances that should be considered when cooking barley groats:
- before cooking, be sure to sort out the cereal;
- Rinse the cereal well before putting it in the pan. Change the water at least 3 times;
- put the cereal in boiling water;
- cook barley groats over low heat;
- during cooking, constantly stir the cereal;
- barley groats are boiled for about 20 minutes;
- boiled barley groats can be used to form side dishes or prepare other dishes.
Recipes with the ingredient barley groats
Step 1
For work, we need barley groats - 1 cup, water - 3 cups, salt - 1 tsp, saucepan, spoon, sieve.
Step 2
Sort out the cereal well.
Step 3
Rinse the cereal, changing the water at least 3 times.
Step 4
Dry the barley groats on a sieve.
Step 5
Bring water in a saucepan to a boil.
Step 6
Add salt, barley grits. Bring to a boil. Turn the fire down to low. Boil the cereal for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Step 7
During this time, the cereal will swell and be almost ready.
Step 8
Cover the pan with a lid, you can wrap the pan with an additional terry towel. Leave for 15 minutes.
Step 9
The cereal is ready.
Step 10
Such cereals can be served as a side dish by adding butter, or used to prepare other dishes.