Pearl barley in the people is called the incomprehensible term "fraction 16". However, those who served in the army or just familiar with the army way of life, the name has heard this many times. And even at times they ate porridge cooked from it. By the way, very tasty, nutritious, useful. Of course, to prepare it, you need time, because Grains hard, large, boiled for a long time. But the garnish, with gravy or sauce, as well as dairy, sweet, with fruits and nuts "kashka-cutie" is eaten in one sitting.
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How to cook a pearl barley on garnish in the easiest, fastest way? To do this, the groats should be soaked in advance for several hours, just like rice. Then fall asleep in a pot or a saucepan, add water, bring to a boil. To cook quickly, use boiling water or just hot water. Make the fire quiet and cook until softened, ready. Consumption of products: for each measure of the groats there are 3 measures of water. Salt to taste, from half a teaspoon. Usually this is done at the end of cooking or when boiling. How to cook a pearl barley on a garnish so that it turns out tastier, more savory? In boiling water pour a few tablespoons of vegetable oil. Instead of the usual salt, you can use the seasonings - "Mivina" or others, which you use. Thanks to her, the porridge will be more flavorful, appetizing. And do not forget about spices: bay leaf, fragrant pepper, coriander. They will also improve the quality of the dish. When serving, sprinkle with chopped herbs. How to cook a pearl barley on a garnish yet? There is also such a method: pour it into boiling water, let it boil again. Minutes 5 intensely heat, then flip on a sieve. Fill the other pot with water. When the boil, put the butter and salt, softened rump. Leave the porridge over medium heat until thickened. After this, make the fire minimal and leave to beat for an hour. Finished porridge will be crumbly, fragrant, very pleasant. Before eating, butter it again. Of course, there are other options, how to cook a pearl barley on a garnish. For example, it would be nice to make meat sauce for her. To do this, fry pieces of meat in a frying pan. In cast iron to transparent, save 1.5-2 chopped onions and 1 grated carrot. Add meat with roast, pour a little water and cook until ready. At the end, season with salt and spices. If desired, add a spoon-two tomatoes. Finished gravy pour porridge and serve. Do not forget about fresh parsley and dill.
Porridge in a pot
If you have, besides pots and pots, clay pots, then you can make "magnificent", tasty porridge in them. How to cook a pearl barley on a garnish this way? In the beginning it is desirable to boil it in boiling water to soften a little. Then put in a pot. Pour the rump with hot water, put salt and oil. Cover the container with a lid and send it to a slightly warm oven. Gradually intensifying the fire, raise the temperature to +160. Porridge must languish until the croup is softened. Then turn off the gas, but leave the pot in the heat for another 10 minutes. Such garnish of pearl barley is perfectly combined with a roast of pork squash. Do it and serve it, pepper it. Your household will be very pleased and will gladly eat "fraction 16".
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