Nutritious pearl barley porridge with tender pumpkin pulp in water

Pearl barley porridge is a second dish cooked in water or milk with the addition of butter, salt and sugar. Pearl barley porridge has a nutty taste and aroma, contains high-quality protein, vitamins and minerals that have a beneficial effect on the functioning of digestion and the entire body as a whole. Pearl barley porridge can be used in its pure form, as a side dish for meat or fish, or can be used to prepare complex dishes such as pilaf, cabbage rolls, soups, rolls and pies.

1. Calories
   174,96 kcal
2. Protein
   4,08 gram
3. Fat
   3,52 gram
4. Carbohydrates
   34,72 gram
5. ~ Time
   8 H 30 Min
6. Pepper
7. Complexity

Products per 2 serving:

1. Pearl barley

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   250 g
2. Pumpkin

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   200 g
3. Water

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   150 g
4. Raisin

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   50 g
5. Vegetable oil

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   20 ml = 20 g
6. Salt

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   to taste

Steps:

1. 
   Prepare the necessary products in the required quantities for preparing porridge. Rinse the pearl barley with water several times, add water and soak the pearl barley in it for about 8 hours. Rinse the pumpkin with water to remove debris and dirt, remove the peel and seeds, and pour boiling water over the raisins for 10-15 minutes.
2. 
   Cut the peeled pulp of raw pumpkin into medium-sized cubes, fill the pumpkin with the recommended amount of water and grind the vegetable mass using a blender to a puree.
3. 
   Drain the soaked pearl barley in a colander and transfer it to a clean, dry saucepan, add chopped pumpkin puree, steamed raisins, butter and salt to the barley. Mix the ingredients thoroughly and place the dish on the stove, bringing the mixture to a boil. Then reduce the heat and cook the pearl barley porridge with pumpkin under the lid over low heat for 20-30 minutes until tender, stirring occasionally.
4. 
   Serve nutritious pearl barley porridge with tender pumpkin pulp in water hot, adding honey, butter and dried fruits to the dish.