Lemon Barley Water
Lemon Barley Water

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Lemon Barley Water is one of the most well liked of recent trending foods in the world. It is appreciated by millions daily. It’s simple, it is fast, it tastes delicious. They are nice and they look wonderful. Lemon Barley Water is something that I have loved my entire life.

Lemon-barley water is a delicious, old-fashioned Australian non-alcoholic drink that was once considered to be a potent healing tonic. Generally barley water is served with rock sugar and lemon juice to beat the summer heat. Barley is a grain that is low in calories and high in fiber along with many other minerals and nutrients..

To begin with this particular recipe, we must prepare a few ingredients. You can have lemon barley water using 6 ingredients and 3 steps. Here is how you can achieve that.

The ingredients needed to make Lemon Barley Water:
  1. Make ready 150 grams pearl barley
  2. Take 1 fresh lemon or lemon juice
  3. Take honey
  4. Take 1 small piece of ginger
  5. Prepare 3 cup water
  6. Make ready 1 favorite juice (optional)

Now most people just drink it because they like it! Barley water is easy to make. Many people choose to add natural flavorings, such as lemon, to the water to give it a better taste. It is made by boiling barley grains in water, then (usually) straining to remove the grains, and possibly adding other ingredients, for example sugar.

Instructions to make Lemon Barley Water:
  1. Wash and soak the barley in 1 cup of boiled water for 4-6 hours or overnight. It helps to cook faster.
  2. ~Add 2 cups of water and let it boil in medium low heat for about 10-15 minutes. ~Add a small piece of ginger. ~Cook till the barley is soft and mushy. ~Once its cooked, let it cool, strain and add the fresh lemon juice and honey.
  3. Serve and enjoy ^^ You could also add your favorite juice to it and more honey if you want it sweet. I like adding more lemon juice and some ice cubes to beat the summer heat. ~store the rest of the barley water in a tight water bottle and refrigerate. Stays fresh upto 2 days. ~The left over cooked barley can be used to make salads, risotto or in stew. I sauté it with shallots and butter. Yummm!

Barley water is often flavored with lemon rind or lemon juice. The drink claims to help aid weight loss, flush toxins, keep your digestion regular, and more. Some of the health claims about barley water. Lemon barley water is made by simmering pearl barley in water, straining the liquid, and adding lemon and sweetener. Served chilled, it's a nice variation from regular.

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