Soups and drinks

Barley water (薏米水)

Name: Barley water (薏米水)
Total time: 44 min
Yield: 4–6 servings
Ingredients: 150 g Holland barley, washed and drained; 100 g candied winter melon; 4 pandan leaves, tied in a knot (optional); 1.5 litres water, plus more to top up

A simple, cooling drink. The barley softens slowly and turns the water cloudy and gently sweet.

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Total time: 44 minutes
Makes: 4–6 servings
Adapted from: Noob Cook

Ingredients

Pot

150 g Holland barley, washed and drained
100 g candied winter melon
4 pandan leaves, tied in a knot (optional)
1.5 litres water, plus more to top up

Method

Put everything in a large pot and bring to a boil.
Lower to a simmer with the lid slightly open.
Simmer about 40 minutes, topping up the water as needed, until the barley is soft and the water turns partly milky.
Taste. If it needs more sweetness, add more winter melon or some rock sugar in the last 10 minutes.
Serve warm or chilled, with or without the barley.

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