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Hulled Barley (Instant Pot)

The easiest way to cook hulled barley is using your Instant Pot or electric pressure cooker!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Servings 3 cups

Equipment

  • 1 electric pressure cooker I have the 8 quart Instant Pot Duo

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup hulled barley
  • 2.5 cups water stock can also be used
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 bay leaf (optional)
  • olive oil or butter (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Rinse hulled barley and allow to drain well
  • Put drained barley in Instant Pot, add water or stock, salt, and bay leaf if using. Can add any additional seasonings you want here too!
  • Close lid, make sure valve is set to "sealing."
  • Set the Instant Pot to "high" and cook for 23 minutes.
  • When time is up, allow to naturally release for 15 minutes then manually release the rest of the pressure.
  • Open lid and fluff barley like you would rice. Add butter or oil to taste. Adjust seasonings as necessary.

Notes

This is the EASIEST way to cook hulled barley in a short time. 
To store:
Once cooled, place in fridge for about 3-4 days and use as needed. 
I usually double this recipe and when I do, I increase the cook time to 25 minutes!
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