Do you know that consumption of barley water can boost immunity and improve health condition. Full with goodness of essential vitamins and minerals, this healthy drink is a good source of iron, magnesium, calcium, copper and zinc. Bonus!the antioxidants and phytochemicals in barley drink can reduce the risk of diabetes and improve heart health. Barley water has a long history dating back to ancient times, some traces of barley drink can be found in several cultures like Britain, Greece and Asia. In the Greek culture, Barley also known as Kykeon, was popularly effective in curing many diseases
Ingredients
1/2 cup hulled barley or pearl barley
6 cups water
2 TS (sorry it’s teaspoon)high quality sea salt (or less according to taste)
2 tablespoons lemon juice (optional)
Maple syrup to sweeten (optional)
1/2 cup hulled barley or pearl barley
6 cups water
2 TS (sorry it’s teaspoon)high quality sea salt (or less according to taste)
2 tablespoons lemon juice (optional)
Maple syrup to sweeten (optional)
Method
We rinse our organic barely until the water is clear and then we soak it overnight or at least 8 hours changing the water 3 times. In the morning, we rinse the barely and then boil it with the water and salt, until the barley is soft about 1 hour just keep adding water. Otherwise you can use a pressure cooker and cook in medium heat until 8 whistles. Strain the water and allow to cook.
We rinse our organic barely until the water is clear and then we soak it overnight or at least 8 hours changing the water 3 times. In the morning, we rinse the barely and then boil it with the water and salt, until the barley is soft about 1 hour just keep adding water. Otherwise you can use a pressure cooker and cook in medium heat until 8 whistles. Strain the water and allow to cook.
