Barley couscous
Has anyone tried it? I've seen it at the local cheese shop, and I've been tempted to try it, but haven't yet.
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5 Comments:
That actually sounds like a trick question, as barley is one thing and couscous is entirely different.
Is it:
a) a prepared product like tabbouleh which can be made using either barley (non-traditional) or couscous (more traditional)? Did you see it offered at the deli section of the cheese shop with other prepared salads?
b) a raw product which you'd prepare at home? (If so, does it have a brand name?)
therealchiffonade at 8:55AM on 10/08/08
If it is like the stuff I've seen, it is basically like normal couscous, except made from barley flour instead of wheat. Cooks just like normal couscous. Tastes like barley, which is not really all that different from wheat. It has been a while since I made it, but as I recall it has a slightly chewier texture than wheat couscous. This last quality might make it good for salad type preparations - I'm thinking it might be less prone to getting soggy than wheat couscous.
Nicholas H at 9:51AM on 10/08/08
I keep reading this subject as "Barely conscious" -- clearly more caffeine is indicated.
I've never tried barley couscous before, but now I'm curious! I've made many "risottos" using barley instead of arborio, and the taste has been great. Barley's mild nutty flavour really shines when it's toasted before using, so you might want to try that with your couscous.
jeninewsbite at 12:00PM on 10/08/08
@chiff, Nicholas has it right. It's a dry product that looks like coucous -- maybe a little different color -- but it's made from barley flour instead of wheat. (grrr...me need more coffee, too. I almost typed "barely flower.")
dbcurrie at 1:00PM on 10/08/08
lol, I kept reading it as "barely couscous" and wondered to myself what that was. Thought it was just the blonde roots talking. It sounds like good stuff. I love whole wheat couscous, as it's so much tastier than the refined stuff, and I love barley, so what's not to like?
buffy at 6:16PM on 10/11/08