Pearl Barley Porridge with Ham and Eggs Recipe

Name: Pearl Barley Porridge with Ham and Eggs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup apple cider; 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth; One 4-by-6-inch piece of kombu (see Note); 4 tablespoons unsalted butter; 2 onions, thinly sliced; Kosher salt; 2 ounces cooked smoked ham, chopped (1/2 cup); 2 cups pearled barley; 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce; 4 large eggs, poached; Thinly sliced scallions, for serving

Servings: persons

1 cup apple cider
3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
One 4-by-6-inch piece of kombu (see Note)
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 onions, thinly sliced
Kosher salt
2 ounces cooked smoked ham, chopped (1/2 cup)
2 cups pearled barley
2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
4 large eggs, poached
Thinly sliced scallions, for serving

1
In a large saucepan, combine the cider, broth, kombu and 2 cups of water.
2
Bring just to a boil, then remove from the heat.
3
Let steep for 40 minutes.
4
Discard the kombu and transfer the cider broth to a bowl.
5
Wipe out the saucepan and melt the butter in it.
6
Add the onions, season with salt and cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until golden, about 20 minutes.
7
Add the ham and cook for 3 minutes.
8
Stir in the barley, soy sauce and cider broth and bring to a boil.
9
Cover and cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the barley is porridge-like, about 1 hour.
10
Season with salt.
11
Spoon the porridge into bowls and top with the eggs.
12
Garnish with scallions; serve.

619

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup apple cider, 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth, One 4-by-6-inch piece of kombu (see Note), 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, and more.

Yes, Pearl Barley Porridge with Ham and Eggs falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Pearl Barley Porridge with Ham and Eggs

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