Barley Water

Ingredients

• 3.0 tbsp Barley
• 0.5 tsp Lemon
• 0.5 tsp Rock Salt
• 6.0 cup Water

Cooking Steps

1. First take the barley grains in a plate and pick, discard if any stones in them.
2. Rinse the grains in a strainer for a couple of times. Next, soak the grains for 4 to 5 hours or overnight.
3. Discard the water used to soak the seeds and add 6 cups of water in a boiling pan along with the grains.
4. Boil the mixture for at least 5 minutes.
5. You will see a cloudy, opaque water and the barley grains all plumped and softened.
6. Let the water cool enough to handle. Strain the grains from the water using a mesh strainer.
7. Lightly press the grains with the back of a spoon to extract the most water.
8. Add lemon juice according to your taste preferences. Finally, add rock salt.
9. Pour in glasses and serve. You can serve barley water warm or cool depending on your preference.