Serves
2
serves
Prep
5
mins
Cooking
60
mins
Old Fashioned Barley Water
Delicious old fashioned recipe.
Directions
Step 1
Rinse the barley well, cover with cold water and bring to the boil. Drain.
Step 2
Place barley into saucepan with lemon rind and water. Cook slowly for 1 hour.
Step 3
Add the lemon juice and sugar and stir until sugar has dissolved. Strain and chill.
Tips
- Serve in a jug with lots of ice and fresh mint leaves.
- Could also be mixed with dry ginger ale for a refreshing alternative.
- Don’t throw away the cooked barley. Store in the fridge and for a nutritious and filling breakfast, warm through and top with yoghurt and fresh fruit pieces.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup McKenzie's Australian Pearl Barley
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 lemon, rinded and juiced
- 10 cups water
