Description
5 lb bag at $2.55/lb (10% off the 1 pound price)
Organic hulled Barley. Cook in soups or by itself. Makes for an extremely healthy side dish and an awesome mushroom and barley soup! Can be used as an ingredient in breads as well.
Difference between Hulled and Pearled barley: Hulled barley is made up of grains that have only had their outer husks removed. Hulled barley has a darker and slightly tan color. Pearl barley grains have had both their outer husks and bran layers removed. Pearled is similar to white rice while hulled is like brown rice.
Organic Barley Cooking Instructions: To cook, bring 1 cup barley and 2 1/2 cups water or broth to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer; cook, covered, until tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed, 40 to 50 minutes. Let stand five minutes. Makes 3-3 1/2 cups.
Organic Barley Storage: For cabinet storage, it is best to store barley in sealed containers of plastic or glass. The grain should be tightly wrapped for refrigerator or freezer storage. Barley can have a shelf life of up to one year if properly stored. It is best to store barley in the refrigerator or freezer during the summer months or year-round in hot climates, but it must be tightly wrapped to reduce the possibility of the grain absorbing moisture from the refrigeration compartment.
