Barley Water (Drink)

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: sugar

Agave syrup is lower on the glycemic index.

lemon juice

🥗Healthier: lime juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Vinegar can provide a similar tangy flavor.

Rinse 1 cup of barley a couple of times.

Soak the rinsed barley in water for a minimum of 3 hours.

After soaking, rinse the barley one more time.

Put 2 liters of water in a pot and add 1/4 teaspoon of salt and pandan leaf.

Bring the water to a boil.

Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and simmer for 45 minutes to 1 hour until barley is soft.

Remove the pandan leaf and let the barley water cool down.

Serve hot or cold, optionally sweetened with syrup.

Cooking Techniques

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