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barley lemonade with orange and ginger served in a wooden platter. Lemon wedges, orange halves and lemon grass with a knob of ginger by the side.
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Barley lemonade with orange & ginger

Refreshing and healthy summer drink with barley water, oranges and ginger.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Chilling Time3 hours
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: Fusion, International
Servings: 3 tall glasses

Ingredients

For cooking the barley

  • ½ c Pearl barley
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 3 c Water

For the lemonade

  • 600 ml barley water
  • 300 ml freshly squeezed orange juice
  • 3 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup
  • 4 to 5 small pieces roughly chopped lemon grass
  • 2 tsp grated ginger

Instructions

Cooking pearl barley in Instant Pot

  • Place the barley in a colander and wash it well.
  • To the inner insert of your Instant pot, add the washed barley and water along with 1 tsp salt.
  • Mix well.  Ensure that the sealing ring is in its correct place in the lid. Close the IP with the lid.
  • Turn the valve to SEALING. Now switch on the PRESSURE COOK MODE ON HIGH FOR 15 MINS.
  • Allow the cooking cycle to complete.
  • When the cooking cycle is complete, do a natural pressure release for 15 mins.
  • After 15 mins, quick-release pressure by turning the valve to venting.
  • When done, strain the cooked pearl barley in a colander and reserve the water that you just drained.
    how to cook pearl barley in instant pot

Cooking barley in an open pan

  • Wash the pearl barley well.
  • Combine the washed pearl barley, 5 cups water and 2 tsp salt.
  • Bring the water to a boil and continue to simmer for 40 to 50 mins or until the barley has cooked.
  • To check if it has cooked, take a few grains of barley using a slotted spoon.
  • Press them and if they are soft, then they are cooked.
  • When done, drain the cooked grains in a colander and reserve the water.
  • This is our homemade barley water.
  • Allow this water to cool completely.

Making the lemonade

  • In a bowl, combine the barley water, orange juice, lemon juice, maple syrup and lemon grass along with grated ginger.
  • Mix well.
  • Chill for 3 to 4 hours. Serve cold.
    how to make barley lemonade step by step

For Instant Pot & Air Fryer Recipes

Instant Pot timings may vary based on your geographic location. Air fryer settings and timings may vary based on the capacity and the model of the Air fryer.

Disclaimer

Nutrition values are provided here as a courtesy and are only a rough guide. Please consult a health care provider if you have any concerns.

Nutrition

Serving: 300ml
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