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Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Desserts Armenian
Vegetarian
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 c Pearl barley
-Cold water
1 sm Piece cinnamon bark
1 c Granulated sugar
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Ground cinnamon
Blanched almonds
Blanched hazelnuts
Chopped walnuts
Sultanas (white raisins)
Rose water (optional)
Serves: 8-10 Cooking time: 2-1/2 hours
Wash barley well, place in a bowl and cover with 4
cups cold water. Soak overnight.
Next day put barley, soaking water and cinnamon bark
into a heavy pan and bring to the boil. Boil gently,
uncovered, until barley is very soft and porridge-like
in consistency -- about 2 hours. Remove cinnamon bark.
Stir in sugar and cook for further 10 minutes. Turn
into individual bowls and sprinkle with ground
cinnamon. Decorate with nuts and sultanas.
Serve warm or chilled with additional nuts and
sultanas, and rose water for adding to individual
taste if desired.
* Source: The Complete Middle East Cookbook - by Tess
Mallos * Typed for you by Karen Mintzias
