Ukrainian Grain Pudding

Name: Ukrainian Grain Pudding
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 118 milliliters sliced almonds; 1 teaspoons cinnamon, optional; 7 dried apricots, thinly sliced; 118 milliliters honey; 355 milliliters pearl barley; 177 milliliters poppy seeds; 118 milliliters raisins; 1 teaspoons salt; 59 milliliters sugar, optional

You can never have too many dessert recipes, so give Ukrainian Grain Pudding a try. This recipe covers 9% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Watching your figure? This dairy free and vegetarian recipe has 243 calories, 5g of protein, and 6g of fat per serving. This recipe serves 12. Head to the store and pick up almonds, sugar, apricots, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes.

Instructions

In medium saucepan over high heat, combine barley and 5 cups water. Cover and bring to boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer until tender, about 30 minutes, adding more water if necessary to keep barley covered.

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Barley

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Sauce Pan

Meanwhile, bring small saucepan water to boil. Stir in poppy seeds, then remove from heat and let stand, covered, 30 minutes.

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Meanwhile, in small, dry skillet over moderate heat, toast almonds, shaking pan constantly, until browned and fragrant, about 4 minutes. Set aside.

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Almonds

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Frying Pan

In fine-mesh sieve, drain poppy seeds, then transfer to food processor. Process until finely ground. When barley is tender, drain, reserving 1/2 cup of liquid. (If there isn't enough, add water to make 1/2 cup.)

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