Barley Porridge

Barley Porridge

　　Barley porridge is actually a local specialty, almost indispensable at the breakfast table of every household. The preparation of this barley porridge is quite particular. Barley flour is made by grinding either barley or naked barley. When making the porridge, take a bowl of water and mix in two small spoonfuls of barley flour until smooth. Once the plain white porridge comes to a boil, stir it continuously with a spoon while slowly pouring in the mixture. Then cut a small amount of edible alkali and sprinkle it into the porridge to enhance the aroma. When the porridge takes on a slight yellowish hue, it’s ready to eat. Once it’s boiling, the aroma is truly irresistible and makes your appetite soar. If you pair it with the locally made sweet, crisp pickled radish, it’s simply divine. However, nowadays, people’s breakfast choices have become more diverse and abundant, and few are willing to put in the effort required to make barley porridge. As a result, barley porridge has gradually become a thing of the past.