Barley Porridge With Salted Pear Caramel
Serves 2
Ingredients:
- 100g Health Connection Barley Flakes
- 100ml Coconut Milk
- 2 Pears, sliced
- 1stp Sea Salt
- 1 tbsp Maple Syrup
- 1 Tbsp Coconut Oil
- 150ml Water
- Pecan Nuts to serve (optional)
- Soak the barley flakes in water for 1 hour.
- Make the caramel first: add the coconut oil, ½ teaspoon of salt, maple syrup and pear slices to a pan over a medium heat and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat and allow to simmer for 8 – 10 minutes or until the caramel is thickening.
- Place the soaked barley (drained), coconut milk and ½ teaspoon of salt to a pot, along with 150ml of hot water.
- Cook for 5-8 minutes, stirring continuously until a sticky porridge forms.
- Spoon into two bowls, and add the pear caramel on top.
- Sprinkle with pecan nuts and serve hot.
