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Classic pearl porridge

How to prepare "Classic pearl porridge": Pearl cereal, water and salt. Step-by-step recipe with a photo, 11 stages, the total time is 50 minutes.

Classic pearl porridge recipe
PrepNot statedCook50 minServes6LevelMedium
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Before you start

A quick setup makes the method easier to follow and keeps important steps from being missed.

Preparation checklist

  • Read all 7 method steps from beginning to end.
  • Measure and arrange all 3 listed ingredients.
  • Set aside about 50 minutes, based on the time recorded by the source.

Recipe notes & preparation tips

Read the full method before you begin and prepare all ingredients in advance.

Taste near the end of cooking and adjust the seasoning before serving.

Adapted from the source recipe's notes.
Step by step

Method

  1. 01

    Let’s stop at the classic pearl porridge on the water. To cook porridge, we'll need barley cereal, water and salt.

  2. 02

    Preparation of pearl cereals for cooking is a long process, but integral. The croup should be washed and poured with cold water for 9-10 hours. I usually soak the cereal overnight.

  3. 03

    Then throw the cereal on the cork and wash well under running water.

  4. 04

    Washed porridge pour 2.5 glasses of water, add salt and cook until ready for 45-50 minutes.

  5. 05

    Then cover the porridge with a lid and wrap with a towel. Let's brew for 30 minutes.

  6. 06

    In the finished porridge add butter and immediately serve.

  7. 07

    Classic pearl porridge on the water can also be used to make salads, but this is another story. Enjoy your meal!!!

Ready to serve

Serve the dish as directed and enjoy it while it is at its best.

Bon appétit — enjoy your meal!
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Source & licence

This recipe was adapted and reformatted from Osiyo.ru / Аймкук . Text: Used with permission. Image: Used with permission, credited to Анжелика; view original image record .