Black Barley Grain
Black Barley is also known as Purple Hull-less
Barley. Originally from Ethiopia, this variety
has not been raised until recently because of the low yield. A
farmer in
Montana decided to take a risk. This is actually the only grain that
can go from field to table without being processed, because the
gloom or bran layer stays attached to the kernel, and is edible.
Suggested Use:
The shape of this hearty grain resembles a coffee
bean and cooks up to a glossy purplish-mahogany color. It is
wonderful in soups and stuffing's or alone as a beautiful
alternative to rice (because of a somewhat chewy texture, it is best
mixed with other grains when used alone.)
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1/4 cup cooked
Calories 240
Calories from Fat 2g
Total Carbohydrate 48g
Dietary Fiber 11g Sodium 0mg
Protein 9g Sugars 0g
Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 8% Iron 25%
Basic Cooking Instructions: 1 cup barley to 3 1/2 cups water; simmer
1 1/4 hours.
|
