Ingredients
Pearl Barley
1 cup pearl barley
2 cups water (or broth)
Hulled Barley
1 cup hulled barley
2 ½ cups water (or broth)
Optional add ins for desired flavoring
1 tsp salt
1 bay leaf
2 tsp cinnamon
etc. etc.
Directions
1
Thoroughly rinse the barley grains to prevent sticking.
2
Add barley, water and any desired seasoning to the Instant Pot. Stir and seal the lid.
3
Cook on high pressure (pressure cook or manual setting) for 20 mins for Pearl Barley, 25 mins for Hulled Barley.
4
Let Instant Pot naturally release for 15 minutes. Serve as desired!
Notes
1 cup of dried barley makes about 3 cups of cooked barley.
You can adjust the amount of barley made with the following ratios: