Instructions
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1
Place the pearl barley into a fine mesh strainer and rinse thoroughly under cold running water.
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2
Add 5 cups of hot water to a pot, cover with a lid, and bring to a rolling boil over high heat.
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3
Add the rinsed pearl barley to the boiling water and stir gently.
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Cover with the lid, reduce the heat to medium-low, and cook for 25 minutes.
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5
Remove the lid, stir the barley, then cover again and simmer for another 10 minutes until tender.
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6
Pour in 2 cups of milk and stir well to combine.
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Add 1/3 cup of sugar and 1/2 tsp of vanilla sugar, stirring until completely dissolved.
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Simmer uncovered or partially covered over medium-low heat for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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9
Ladle the warm porridge into bowls and garnish with desiccated coconut, sliced almonds, golden raisins, and dark raisins before serving.
