Purple prairie barley is an heirloom grain that originated in Tibet. High in protein, the grain has the chewy texture of regular barley but with a dark purple hue and nutty flavor. A hulless, whole grain barley, this delicious gem is not pearled. Purple prairie barley takes about one and a half hours to cook if unsoaked, about one hour if soaked. A cup yields just under 4 cups cooked barley. makes great risotto, or barley cereal, or cooked like wild rice. Also great in stir fry!
Purple prairie barley is an heirloom grain that originated in Tibet. High in protein, the grain has the chewy texture of regular barley but with a dark purple hue and nutty flavor. A hulless, whole grain barley, this delicious gem is not pearled. Purple prairie barley takes about one and a half hours to cook if unsoaked, about one hour if soaked. A cup yields just under 4 cups cooked barley. makes great risotto, or barley cereal, or cooked like wild rice. Also great in stir fry!