Orange and Lemon Barley Water

20m
Prep Time
60m
Cook Time
1h 20m
Ready In


"I love Barley water, it is a refreshing drink and has many health benefits. Here is a simple recipe I have used many times. Note ~ The amount of sugar you choose (listed below) to use is up to you, as some people like it sweeter than others."

Original is 2Lt servings

Nutritional

  • Serving Size: 1 (2161.9 g)
  • Calories 681.1
  • Total Fat - 2.8 g
  • Saturated Fat - 0.3 g
  • Cholesterol - 0 mg
  • Sodium - 51.4 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate - 180.8 g
  • Dietary Fiber - 28.8 g
  • Sugars - 66.5 g
  • Protein - 9.9 g
  • Calcium - 421.7 mg
  • Iron - 4.9 mg
  • Vitamin C - 530.7 mg
  • Thiamin - 0.8 mg

Step by Step Method

Step 1

Place the barley in a fine sieve and rinse the barley under cold running water to remove dirt or grit.

Step 2

Place the barley in a pot and cover with the filtered water and bring to a boil; turn heat to low & simmer on low, covered, for 40 minutes.

Step 3

Keeping the liquid strain off and discard the barley; whilst the liquid is still hot, add the lemon and orange rind and the sugar (add sugar amount to suit taste).

Step 4

Stir well, and leave to cool, then stir in the lemon and orange juice; strain keeping liquid & discarding the citrus rind, pour liquid into a jug or clean bottle and refrigerate.

Step 5

Serve chilled.

Tips


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