"burbara"

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Muna Escobar
Knoxville, TN

This is a pudding type recipe. You probably have to be adventurous to eat this because of the barley & the anise that is in it.

(1 rating)
yield 6 serving(s)
cook time 45 Min

Ingredients For "burbara"

  • 1 c
    pearl barley, uncooked
  • 8 c
    water
  • 1/2 c
    raisins
  • 1 stick
    cinnamon
  • 1 c
    sugar
  • 1 1/2-2 tsp
    ground anise
  • TOPPING:
  • 1 c
    chopped walnuts or almonds
  • 1 tsp
    ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp
    nutmeg

How To Make "burbara"

  • 1
    Combine topping ingredients & set aside.
  • 2
    Boil water, barley & cinnamon stick in large pot.
  • 3
    Simmer, on low, until grains are well done & water is thick.
  • 4
    Add sugar, anise powder & raisins.
  • 5
    Cook 5 more minutes.
  • 6
    Pour into serving dishes. This can be eaten hot or cold.
  • 7
    Sprinkle on the topping and enjoy!
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