BARLEY WITH NUTS AND A HOMEMADE BERRY COMPOTE

ByElina
INGREDIENTS
  • 1½ cups pearl barley
  • 3 cups water
  • 1½ cup milk
  • 3 tbsp sugar, divided
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ⅓ cup coconut chips
  • ⅓ cup sliced almonds
  • ⅓ cup shelled pistachios
For Berry Compote
  • 6 oz fresh blueberries
  • 6 oz fresh blackberries
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • ¾ cup water
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • scant ¼ tsp ground cardamom
INSTRUCTIONS
  1. Rinse the pearl barley with cold water and drain well.
  2. In a medium heavy saucepan, combine the barley, water, milk, 2 tbsp sugar and salt. Place on high heat and bring to a boil (watch carefully). Reduce heat to low, cover and cook for 45 minutes, until barley is tender and liquid is absorbed.
  3. In a small bowl, mix together the coconut chips, almonds and pistachios with the remaining 1 tbsp of sugar. Set aside.
  4. To make the berry compote, combine the berries, sugar, water, lemon juice, vanilla extract and cardamom in a heavy saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low and let simmer for 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and let cool completely before serving.
  5. When barley is ready, serve warm in small bowls or mason jars with the berry compote and garnish with the nut mixture. Enjoy!

source:themediterraneandish.

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