Barley Dessert

Serves: 2 pax
Prep time: 10min
Cooking time: 30min

Recipe reproduced from “The Recipe For Healthy Ageing” Recipe Book with permission by Health Promotion Board, Singapore.

INGREDIENTS

• Pearl barley, ¾ cup
• Sweet potato, cubed, 100g
• Papaya, cubed, 200g
• White fungus, washed and soaked, ¼ cup
• Rock sugar (optional), 2 tsp
• Water, 1.2L
• Longan, dried or fresh with shell removed and pitted, 6 pcs

METHOD

1. Rinse the barley and boil it in water for 15-20 minutes.
2. Reduce to low heat and add the sweet potatoes.
3. Once the barley and sweet potatoes are soft, add the white fungus and rock sugar (if desired).
4. Mix well.
5. Add the papaya cubes and longans.
6. Serve hot or chilled.

TIP!
Whole-grains such as barley contain soluble fibre that can help to lower LDL (“bad”) cholesterol levels, which in turn, reduces your cardiovascular disease risk. If you are diabetic, be mindful when having this dessert. Limit added sugar where possible, and enjoy the sweetness from the fresh fruits, or share the portion with a loved one!

NUTRIENTS PER SERVING
Energy: 370kcal
Protein: 8.2g
Total Fat (Saturated Fat): 1.25g (0.2g)
Cholesterol: 0mg
Carbohydrate: 77.4g
Dietary Fibre: 12.4g
Sodium: 29mg