Fragrant Tibetan Tsampa Porridge with Roasted Barley

Name: Fragrant Tibetan Tsampa Porridge with Roasted Barley
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Breakfast
Ingredients: 1 cup whole barley grains; Water; 1 cup roasted barley flour; 4 cups water; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup; Optional: 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk

Nourishing Whole-Grain Breakfast

Savor a warm and nourishing Tibetan breakfast porridge made from roasted barley flour, rich in fiber and packed with flavor.

1 h 10 min
4
Easy

Ingredients

For the Barley

1 cup whole barley grains

Water

enough to cover the barley during roasting

For the Tsampa Porridge Base

1 cup roasted barley flour

4 cups water

1/4 teaspoon salt

For the Spices

1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

For the Sweetener

2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup

Optional: 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk

Preparation

Roasting the Barley

Rinse and Drain

Rinse the barley grains under cold water and drain well.

Roast Barley

Pour barley into a dry skillet over medium heat, stirring continuously until golden and aromatic.

Grind to Flour

Once roasted, grind the grains into a fine flour using a coffee grinder or high-speed blender.

Preparing the Porridge Base

Simmer Water

In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a simmer.

Whisk in Flour

Gradually whisk in the roasted barley flour until the mixture is smooth and free of lumps.

Constantly stir while adding the flour to avoid clumping.

Cook Until Thickened

Stir in the salt, continuing to cook over low heat until the porridge thickens.

Use a whisk for a finer texture and avoid using too much force when grinding the barley.

Cooking Process

Simmer the Porridge

Adjust the heat to maintain a gentle simmer and cook for about 45 minutes, frequently stirring to prevent sticking.

Maintain low heat to avoid burning.

Infuse Flavors

Stir in ground cardamom and cinnamon once the porridge reaches your desired thickness.

Sweeten

Blend honey or maple syrup into the porridge as it finishes cooking, adjusting to taste.

Plating & Serving