Old Fashioned Barley Water

Name: Old Fashioned Barley Water
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 60 min
Yield: Serves 2
Ingredients: 1/2 cup McKenzie's Australian Pearl Barley; 1 cup sugar; 1 lemon, rinded and juiced; 10 cups water

Serves 2

Prep 5 mins

Cook 60 mins

1/2 cup McKenzie's Australian Pearl Barley 1 cup sugar 1 lemon, rinded and juiced 10 cups water

Step 1

Rinse the barley well, cover with cold water and bring to the boil. Drain.

Step 2

Place 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.

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