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Serves Make approximately 2 litres

Prep time 5 mins. (excl. soak time)

Cooking time 1 1/2 hours

Old Fashioned Barley Water

Delicious old fashioned recipe.

Ingredients

Amount Convert	Ingredient
1/2 cup	McKenzie's Pearl Barley
1 cup	sugar
Grated	rind of one lemon
1 cup	lemon juice
10 cups	water

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the McKenzie's Pearl Barley well, cover with cold water and bring to the boil. Drain.

Step 2

Place McKenzie's Pearl Barley into saucepan with lemon rind and water. Cook slowly for 1 hour.

Step 3

Add the lemon juice and sugar and stir until sugar has dissolved. Strain and chill.

Step 4

Tips: Serve in a jug with lots of ice and fresh mint leaves. Could also be mixed with dry ginger ale for a refreshing alternative. Don't throw away the cooked barley. Store in the fridge and for a nutritious and filling breakfast, warm through and top with yoghurt and fresh fruit pieces.

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