z987k Well-Known Member Joined Feb 13, 2007 Messages 3,513 Reaction score 37 Location Anchorage Feb 18, 2008 #1 Seen a few recipes in various places that call for pearl barley. I'm guessing this is not malted barely, but figured I'd ask to be sure. Anyone know the difference?
Seen a few recipes in various places that call for pearl barley. I'm guessing this is not malted barely, but figured I'd ask to be sure. Anyone know the difference?
Yooper Ale's What Cures You! Staff member Admin Mod HBT Supporter Joined Jun 4, 2006 Messages 75,132 Reaction score 13,283 Location UP/Snowbird in Florida Feb 18, 2008 #2 Pearled barley is unmalted barley that's been process and hulled and polished. It's used in soups and stews, mostly. They also sell something called hulled barley, which is the same except not polished.
Pearled barley is unmalted barley that's been process and hulled and polished. It's used in soups and stews, mostly. They also sell something called hulled barley, which is the same except not polished.
OP OP z987k Well-Known Member Joined Feb 13, 2007 Messages 3,513 Reaction score 37 Location Anchorage Feb 18, 2008 #3 damn, so I can't use a cup of my sack of 2-row.
Orfy For the love of beer! HBT Supporter Joined Sep 27, 2005 Messages 11,732 Reaction score 123 Location Cheshire, England Feb 19, 2008 #4 You could but you'd need to de husk it ant that'd be a pita
Brewsmith Home brewing moogerfooger Joined Aug 10, 2005 Messages 7,172 Reaction score 2,383 Location Torrance, CA Feb 19, 2008 #5 Or don't dehusk it. Just more fiber...
zoebisch01 Well-Known Member Joined Nov 15, 2006 Messages 5,180 Reaction score 15 Location Central PA Feb 19, 2008 #6 Mmm...Pearl Barley is some tasty good stuff! I love the texture of it.
PseudoChef Well-Known Member Joined Apr 18, 2007 Messages 3,401 Reaction score 118 Location West Chicago 'Burbs Feb 19, 2008 #7 Quick recipe: Pearl Barley Dried Cranberries Chopped Walnuts Chopped Mushrooms of choice (I like portabellas that are briefly sauteed) Serve atop sauteed greens of choice (arugula and spinach) Topped with vinaigrette of choice (Lemon or a simple Red Wine work well) Yum.
Quick recipe: Pearl Barley Dried Cranberries Chopped Walnuts Chopped Mushrooms of choice (I like portabellas that are briefly sauteed) Serve atop sauteed greens of choice (arugula and spinach) Topped with vinaigrette of choice (Lemon or a simple Red Wine work well) Yum.
OP OP z987k Well-Known Member Joined Feb 13, 2007 Messages 3,513 Reaction score 37 Location Anchorage Feb 19, 2008 #8 wow that sounds awesome, might need to pick up some pearl barely. edit: made this tonight http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/recipes/recipe/0,1977,FOOD_9936_15549,00.html amazing.
wow that sounds awesome, might need to pick up some pearl barely. edit: made this tonight http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/recipes/recipe/0,1977,FOOD_9936_15549,00.html amazing.
Melana Up to no good.... HBT Supporter Joined May 11, 2007 Messages 8,558 Reaction score 2,716 Location Norfolk Mar 2, 2008 #9 I make a beef and barley stew that is usually a hit around these parts.