1 cup raw pearled barley
1
Wash hands well with soap and warm water. Wash produce thoroughly.
2
Put barley in a large bowl and cover it with 1 inch of water.
3
Cover bowl and set aside to let barley soak for 8 hours or overnight. Drain barley and transfer to a medium pot.
4
Add 1 cup water and bring to a boil.
5
Reduce heat to medium low, cover and simmer until water is absorbed and barley is tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Add more water if needed.
6
Serve immediately or store cooled barley in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.