Barley cereal is considered one of the most beneficial for the life of the human body. It is rich in substances that normalize the digestive system and make our brains work. Older people are especially recommended to include this cereal in their diet, since it contains a lot of natural potassium and calcium, which are necessary for the heart to work and strengthen the joints.
This porridge is the most nutritious, but at the same time low-calorie (313 Kcal / 100 grams). People who are on a diet, suffering from gastritis and ulcers, need to eat barley porridge on the water once a day.
It has enveloping properties and accelerates the healing of damaged areas of the mucous membrane. 60% of the croup consists of carbohydrates, so, after eating one portion, we get a charge of energy and strength for the whole day.
It can be given to children from the age of one, only well boiled, practically pasty and in small portions so that it is easier to digest.
Even in folk medicine, a decoction of barley has found its application. It has antispasmodic, soothing, anti-inflammatory effect, strengthens eyesight and immunity.
How to cook barley porridge on the water: the correct proportions
This dish is boiled from unpolished kernels of barley, so porridge is rich in fiber, necessary for human health. It is a mistake to think that the croup is not very tasty and people eat it for treatment. Properly cooked barley porridge is on a par with buckwheat, rice and even pasta.
The main rule is to correctly calculate the proportions of cereals and water and boil to a certain state. Believe me, even on the water can get an incredible taste.
Before boiling, rinse the grits thoroughly in several waters. Garbage will float to the surface - drain. Place the kernels in a saucepan, cover with water and set to cook over moderate heat. The proportion of cereals and water should be 1: 2.
The thickening consistency speaks of the imminent completion of the process. Stir the mass periodically so that it does not burn to the bottom of the pan and a bitter taste does not appear. Turn off the stove, but do not rush to open the lid, let the brew stand for ten to twelve minutes, after which you can put the butter and salt it.
How to cook barley porridge on the water crumbly
If you do not like the viscous consistency of the dish, you can boil the porridge with a different ratio of water and cereal, and then you will get a crumbly, flavorful side dish for meatballs, chicken or mushrooms.
Components:
- Barley grits - 500 g;
- Water - 500 ml;
- Butter - 100 g;
- Salt - 1 tbsp. l
Production: forty minutes.
Caloric content: 313 Kcal / 100 g
To get a crumbly porridge, it must first be fried in a dry heated pan, stirring all the time. Put the right amount of water on the hob and bring to a boil. In small batches, add browned cereal, bring to a boil and reduce the level of the flame.
Boil until ready, it can be determined by evaporated water. At the end, salt, wrap in a warm blanket or put in a heated electric oven for twenty minutes. This is done to ensure that the porridge turned out crumbly.
Dietary barley porridge on the water
Due to the rich content of dietary fiber in the barley porridge, it is assimilated longer than others, without increasing the level of sugar in the blood, the feeling of saturation remains longer, which is very important during weight loss.
Components:
- Barley groats - 500 g;
- Water - 1100 ml.
Production: hour
Caloric content: 313 Kcal / 100 g
We touch kernels from husks and debris, immerse them in cold water and let them swell five to seven minutes. Drain and rinse again.
Pour the cereal into boiling water in small portions. Do this carefully so that the water does not go through the top. Reduce the flame and cook until thick, stirring all the time. Then remove from heat and leave to evaporate for at least half an hour, wrapped in a warm blanket.
There is another way of cooking diet porridge - in a thermos. The proportions following on 4 glasses of water - 2 glasses of grain. Everything is immersed in the device, hermetically sealed and left for two hours.
How and how much time to cook barley porridge on the water with meat
If you want to cook barley porridge with meat, then it is best to use dietary types: turkey, chicken, young veal. In this combination, you get the maximum benefit from the dish.
Components:
- Krupa - 300 g;
- Water - 900 ml;
- Baby veal - 400 g;
- Oil - 60 g;
- Salt - 1 tsp.
Production: hour
Caloric content: 340 Kcal / 100 g.
Under the stream carefully wash the grits to a transparent state of water, in the process choosing a pop-up trash. Boil the water, pour the prepared porridge into it and leave to boil until ready.
Washed and dried meat, divide into small layers, rub with salt and boil for twenty minutes, immersed in boiling water. Be sure to collect the formed foam on top, the broth can be useful for another dish.
At the end of cooking porridge, add a piece of butter to it, cooked meat and salt it. Mix everything thoroughly, cover tightly with a lid and leave to stand for ten to fifteen minutes.
Useful tips
- For frying, it is better to use not a conventional pan, but with a non-stick coating.
- For thick, viscous porridge, use less water, the optimal 2: 1, otherwise the dish will start to stick to the bottom of the dish.
- Do not put cereal kernels in a wet pan, otherwise they will start to burn.
- Cooking time may vary. Depending on the used dishes, plates, proportions. You can determine the degree of readiness by stirring the dish with a spoon. If the porridge has become thick enough, and the water has evaporated - turn off.
- If barley porridge is intended for a child, it is better to make it in homemade milk. To do this, you need to soak overnight the floor of a glass of cereal in cold water, so that it swells, and in the morning pour a glass of milk and boil it.
Enjoy your meal!
In the next video - visual instructions on how to cook barley porridge on water.
