Organic Black Nile Barley - 3lbs (Pack of 1)

This is top quality organic Purple/Black Barley - hey folks do a Google search and learn about this magnificient family farm. They are an "old-timey" tribe of family farmers who go back about 200 years! Gee whiz! They have been farming FIVE GENERATIONS - they almost lost their farm a few years back but hung on for dear life and are very resilient. Yes, it is a bit pricey but SO delicious. I soak these grains in purified water for THREE DAYS AND NIGHTS until it bubbles and ferments. That naturally "sours" the grain and TRIPLES the protein content, dramatically reduces the carb content and makes it far lower on the glcyemic index. Cook it at very low simmer after soaking fermenting it for about 3 or 2 days - it is done fermenting when a bunch of bubbles appear. Purple Black barley is originally from Tibet and FAR more nutritious than plain old beige tan brownish barley. It is a massive amount of xyanthinins antioxidants and is a high protein grain. This is non-hybridized ANCIENT GRAIN and of course, NON gmo. SUPPORT YOUR AMERICAN FAMILY FARMER !!!!

This Black Nile Barley was amazingly fresh and free of debris or insects! The black, actually a deep purple pigment, has high antioxidant levels of anthocyanin which is excellent for your health. I am switching to Black Nile Barley in place of rice, which has little nutrition. Black Nile Barley is a whole grain, is dehulled, and not only high in anthocyanins, but high in fiber so it does not cause constipation like rice does. I used this simple recipe to cook it. Take a cup of the Black Nile Barley and rinse it with cold water in a strainer. Place it in a pot that will hold at least 5 or 6 cups. Place rinsed barley in pot and add 2 3/4 cups water. Do not add salt. Cover the pan with tight fitting lid, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a very low simmer, cover and simmer for about 70 minutes. Remove from heat and fluff with a fork. It is great to make a bowl with. I put about a half cup of barley or so in bottom of a bowl, and add a tossed salad on top. Top with either Boom Boom or Bang Bang sauce. The barley has a delicious nutty flavor with a soft chew to it. It is a super healthy whole grain with lots of nutrition!

We love this stuff. It's chewy and tasty and soooo good for you. Is it spendy? Yeah, a bit, but honestly, I've bought it before and I'll buy it again. We are a whole-food plant-based household and a variety of grains, fruits, greens, beans, and veggies are where it's at for us. And color matters here, folks. The darker grains (not the dyed or sprayed versions, just the real deal) have so many benefits (anthocyanins come to mind here). So, yeah, we love it. Try it out! You'll probably love it too.

I am combining this with brown rice and daikon radish seeds and cooking it like regular brown rice. Makes a nutritious, tasty dish with wonderful textures. Can be a side dish or with a little milk and brown or maple sugar is a wonderful dessert. This barley does not bleed its color when cooked. Love it!

Update: I received a new bag to replace the damaged bag.Bag was ripped in box when received .

I really enjoyed this. So much so I am giving my mother half a pound of it (she asked to try) and then went out and purchased 6 more pounds just to ensure I would have it.It reminds me of Wild Rice, but with a lower glycemic index. so that's great.It is not the least expensive grain you can purchase although this company appears to have the best price I can find online. However, where price is concerned, I am an omnivore, and realized I could (and do) spend $5 on a decent steak or some seafood, so $5 to $5.75 / pound for quality grain is not bad in the overall scheme of things. Its all a matter of perspective.Interesting. I tried to leave another review for the 6 pounds I just received and it won't let me do that. However, you can tell I didn't care much about the barley since I ordered another 6 pounds of it within a week of when I tried the original 3 pound package. 😍😍this is my new GO TO. I Love this Stuff. Now I just need to try purple from somewhere.

As mentioned, this product tastes "fresh", i.e. like it hasn't been sitting around for ages, and is very hearty. I love the color. Cooks up easily in the Instant Pot and has been good for savory dishes as well as sweet porridge-type ones. See Dr. Gregar's How not to Die/How not to Diet cookbooks for ideas!

I grew up eating pearled barley in soups. This barley puts pearled barley to shame. The flavor is outstanding and the texture is nice- just a bit chewy. It is wonderful cooked in a rice cooker with mushrooms. And, for those of you who want to juice barley grass, or grow barley in the garden, this barley sprouts quickly and easily. Barley is an under appreciated grain- if you’ve never tried it before, or if you’ve only eaten pearled barley, this is a healthier and more delicious version. Worth trying.