Barley & Banana

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup pearl barley
• 1.5 cups water
• 1/2 ripe banana

Method

1. 01

   Rinse pearl barley under cold water.

2. 02

   Cook barley in 1.5 cups of water over medium-low heat for 25–30 minutes until completely tender.

3. 03

   Peel a ripe banana and mash thoroughly with a fork until no lumps remain.

4. 04

   Stir mashed banana into the cooked barley and mix until evenly combined. Add a little water if needed to reach desired consistency. Serve warm.

How to offer

Serve warm or at room temperature. Banana adds creaminess and natural sweetness to the hearty barley.

Storage

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 day. Not recommended for freezing once mixed with banana.