Grains & noodles · Whole

Pearl barley

Also called barley, parelgort

Polished barley grains that cook chewy and thicken soups; for Scotch broth, stews, salads and orzotto.

VeganVegetarianDairy-freeContains: gluten

What can replace it

  • T2 · GoodFarro

    Firmer and nuttier; less starchy body in soups.

  • T2 · GoodSpelt

    Nuttier and chewier; less starch for thickening.

  • T3 · In a pinchBrown rice

    Softer and less chewy, less body in soups.

  • T3 · In a pinchFreekeh

    Smoky and less starchy; different flavour in soups.

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