Barley Home Remedy

1. 1

   Place water and barley in a 1 1/2 quart pot.

2. 2

   Bring to a boil.

3. 3

   Let boil until liquid is reduced by half, approximately 10 to 15 minutes, which allows the natural sugars to come out of the barley.

4. 4

   The remaining liquid should be brown.

5. 5

   Drain the barley, saving the liquid, and either eat the cooked barley or throw away (it's only 2 tablespoons).

6. 6

   Return the liquid to the pot and add up to 2 tablespoon sugar, or other sweetner of choice.

7. 7

   Simmer the liquid for about 15 minutes.

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   If you want, at the end of simmering for 15 minutes, add up to 2 tablespoons lemon juice (although, for me personally, adding lemon juice would just get in the way of the barley flavor).

9. 9

   Serve warm out of a coffee cup.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.