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Pearled Barley | Wholesome | Hearty | Comforting
Pearled Barley | Wholesome | Hearty | Comforting
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Meet Pearled Barley (Hordeum vulgare) — the quiet achiever of the pantry. With its smooth, polished grains and mild, nutty sweetness, pearled barley brings body and comfort to soups, risottos, salads, and stews. Once a humble peasant grain, now a modern kitchen essential, it delivers nourishment, texture, and old-world depth to every dish it touches.
Unlike hulled barley, the outer bran layer of pearled barley is gently removed, creating a quicker-cooking grain that softens beautifully while holding its bite. It’s an ancient grain that’s stood the test of time — hearty, versatile, and endlessly adaptable. Hand-packed in Wollongong, this Full-Bodied Pantry favourite turns everyday meals into slow, satisfying pleasures.
💛 Why You’ll Love It
✔️ 100% pure Pearled Barley, polished & ready to cook
✔️ Mild, nutty-sweet flavour with a soft, chewy texture
✔️ Perfect for soups, risottos, grain bowls & casseroles
✔️ Ancient wholegrain packed with fibre & nourishment
✔️ Hand-packed in Wollongong with Australia wide delivery
💡 Fun Fact
Barley was one of humanity’s first cultivated grains — used by the ancient Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans not only for food, but also in early beer brewing.
🫖 Shed Pairings:
- Combine with Thyme & Bay Leaf in slow-cooked stews
- Pair with Caraway Seed for old-world breads
- Mix with Quinoa & L.S.A. blend for high-fibre bowls
- Add Garlic Granules & Smoked Paprika for savoury warmth
- Finish with Olive Oil & Sea Salt for a simple, wholesome side
- Stir into Mushroom Stock for a barley risotto twist
📖 How to Use
- Simmer: Rinse and cook 1 cup barley in 3 cups water or stock for 35–45 minutes, until tender.
- Soups & Stews: Add directly to simmering broth for natural thickening.
- Salads: Cool and toss with olive oil, herbs, lemon, and roasted vegetables.
- Baking: Use cooked barley as a base for rustic breads or grain loaves.
⚠️Attention Note
· Contains gluten.
· Store sealed in a cool, dry place away from moisture.
· Rinse before cooking for best texture.
🛑 Allergen - May Contain Soy, May Contain Cereals Containing Gluten, May Contain Milk, May Contain Sulphites, May Contain Tree Nuts, May Contain Other Tree Nuts, May Contain Peanuts, May Contain Sesame, May Contain Gluten, May Contain Egg
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