Directions:
- To make plain barley water ï¿1/2 put two ounces of barley into a small saucepan along with 1-1/2 pints of water.
- Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 6 minutes.
- Strain through cheesecloth, forcing out all the juice.
- Barley water is a very nutritious cooling drink that helps bring down fever.
- It is also useful for those suffering from bronchitis and asthma.
- To Roast barley(use pot or pearl barleyï¿1/2pearled barley being more refined than pot barley but making no difference to the tea).
- In a hot a cast iron skillet until a drop of water sizzles when dropped into pan.
- Measure barley into a sieve and rinse under cold running water.
- Towel dry.
- Put barley in skillet and dry roast, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon for even toasting, until it turns golden.
- Over-roasting will produce a coffee-like drink!
- To make a caffeine-free coffee substitute, roast the barley until it is brown.
- Cool and grind.
- Then roast again until fragrant and very dark- but not burnt.
- Use in place of regular ground coffee, experimenting with amounts until desired strength is reached.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 120.09 Kcal (503 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 0 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 0g | 0% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 7.9mg | 0% | |
| Potassium | 6.19mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbs | 26.68g | 9% | |
| Sugars | 7.68g | 31% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.89g | 8% | |
| Protein | 3.78g | 8% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 5.7mg | 32% | |
| Calcium | 36.2mg | 4% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 30.58 Kcal (128 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 0 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 0g | 0% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 2.01mg | 0% | |
| Potassium | 1.58mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbs | 6.79g | 9% | |
| Sugars | 1.96g | 31% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.48g | 8% | |
| Protein | 0.96g | 8% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 32% | |
| Calcium | 9.2mg | 4% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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