Steamed Barley

Directions

1. 1
   Place barley and water in medium sauce pan, stirring once to even out barley.
2. 2
   Heat uncovered on high until just boiling (about 5 minutes).
3. 3
   Stir once more, cover and reduce to simmer for 20 to 30 minutes (do not over cook as barley will stick to anything!).
4. 4
   Most importantly, toss barley to release steam and get air to every grain. This will keep it from sticking.
5. 5
   Now you can use it instead of rice in almost any dish, and add a bit of fibre to your diet.
6. 6
   NOTE: Barley can absorb even more liquid than this, so you can add it to soup, or make a gravy with it.