Breakfast
Ječmenova kaša (barley porridge)
A thick porridge of pearl barley simmered slowly in milk, with a creamy texture and a lightly nutty taste. It traditionally goes alongside simple meals and cold days.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Spices & seasoning
Optional extras
Nutrition facts
259 kcal per serving
- Protein
- 8 g
- Carbohydrates
- 30.3 g
- Fat
- 10.9 g
- of which saturated fat
- 7 g
- Fiber
- 3.4 g
Ecomely’s estimate, calculated from the ingredients with the ANSES Ciqual food composition table, excluding sides and seasoning added to taste.
Instructions
- Rinse the pearl barley under cold water in a sieve.
- Cook it in salted water at a rolling boil for 25 minutes, until the grains are tender.
- Drain if needed, then return the barley to the pan with the milk.
- Simmer gently for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring often, until it reaches the consistency of thick cream.
- Off the heat, stir in the butter and adjust the seasoning with the pepper.
Variations and tips
Sweet version. Add a spoonful of honey and a grated apple at the end of cooking for a gentler breakfast.
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Original Ecomely recipe.