French Barley Water
From The invalid's own book (1856).
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A historical recipe
The invalid's own book, by Cust, Mary Anne Boode, Lady, d. (1856).
France
Known as a French recipe, with similar versions prepared across other nations.
From an old book: a historical recipe, not current advice. Its methods, additives and storage may be unsafe by today's standards.
Ingredients 1 ingredient
Cook safely
Keep children and pets away from the hob and the oven, and keep oven gloves and a lid within reach.
- Boiling water and steam. Turn pan handles inward, away from the edge of the hob. Lift lids away from you, and pour hot water away from your body: steam burns too.
Method
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- Take tAVO ounces of pearl barley, and boil it in half a gallon of water until tender, taking oflf the scum as it rises.
- Strain it through a fine sieve ;
- sweeten to the taste.
- Lemon-peel can be added, as also the juice of orange, lemon, or any other fruit.
- The remaining barley boiled to paste is also good.
Plating
Cookware for this recipe
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Saucepan
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Vegetable peeler
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Sieve