Find out how to use this versatile grain with BBC Good Food's highest-rated pearl barley recipes, including risottos, salads, soups and stews. Tender chicken and wholesome pearl barley with a light herby dressing make this a great low-calorie, low-fat weeknight dinner Replace the usual rice with filling, storecupboard barley.
A 100-gram serving of pearl or hulled barley contains a whopping 73 grams of carbs of total carbs. After accounting for the 17 grams of fiber, that amount decreases to 56 grams of net carbs per serving.
If you’re following a low carb diet, you may wish to swap out barley for a lower carb grain. For example, a 100-gram portion of oatmeal contains only 12 grams of carbs.
When the pan is hot, add the pearl barley and lightly toast Add a ladle of stock and a pinch of salt to the pan. Continue to add the stock one ladle at a time, stirring continuously until all of the stock has been absorbed (the barley should be cooked until al dente, so you may not need all of the stock).