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    Author: Donna | Published: Jul 2, 2015 |

    Creamy Barley and Smoked Salmon Bowl

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    Creamy Barley Porridge with Smoked Salmon

    Want something completely different for your next Brunch? This Barley and Smoked Salmon bowl is creamy and delicious with an Asian-inspired twist on savoury porridge. Perfect for your next lazy Sunday brunch.

    Creamy Barley and Smoked Salmon Brunch Bowl

    Instead of regular smoked salmon, try adding some of this Honey Glazed Smoked Salmon next time.

    Creamy Barley and Smoked Salmon Bowl

    This Creamy Barley and Smoked Salmon Bowl is kind of an Asian inspired savoury rice bowl, but replacing the rice with barley for something a bit more toothsome.

    Barley is one of those ingredients usually reserved for slow cooker soups in this house, simply because it takes a bit longer to cook, but for a lazy Sunday brunch at home, I am more than happy to give it the time it deserves to make a barley bowl.

    Creamy Barley and Smoked Salmon Brunch Bowl

    Barley Bowl: A Note On Ingredients

    This savory barley bowl takes on a really amazing flavor when you combine the soy sauce, kombu broth, and smoked salmon.

    It has such a bang of kicking flavors but is still mild enough that the kids loved it too (disclosure: my kids will eat just about anything, especially if you put an egg on top, so I am in no way promising that your kids will love it too!)

    The ingredients needed are fairly simple, but I have a few notes in relation to some:

    • Chicken Broth: check the salt content of your chicken broth, you do not want the meal to be salty with the combination of broth and tamari.
    • Kombu: kombu is a long dry piece of edible kelp that has a great flavor when rehydrated. It can be found in the Asian section of most well-stocked grocery stores. Alternatively, you will find it in an international supermarket.
    • Onions: make sure these are cut super thin. We do not want big chunks of onion overwhelming the other flavors in the smoked salmon bowl.
    • Pearled barley: look for pearled barley as opposed to hulled barley or barley groats, as it is easier to cook with.
    • Tamari: you can use normal soy sauce here instead, but be sure to check the salt content.
    • Smoked salmon: I use Tasmanian smoked salmon, as it is fairly local and tastes great. Look for a good quality smoked salmon and be sure to check the ingredients.
    • Eggs: cook these to your liking, I tend to prefer a poached egg, so that the runny yolk combines with the other flavors in the bowl, but you do you.
    Creamy Barley and Smoked Salmon Brunch Bowl

    How To Serve This Smoked Salmon Bowl

    Serve the barley bowl warm topped with smoked salmon, finely chopped spring onions, and an egg cooked the way you like it (I suggest poached).

    The cooked barley can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge and simply reheated when you want to eat it.

    Another suggestion, especially for a lazy Sunday when you are having friends over: pour yourself a mimosa and pop some creamy barley and smoked salmon on the stovetop, kick back, and enjoy your new favorite brunch bowl.

    Happy Eating

    xx

    Creamy Barley and Smoked Salmon Brunch Bowl

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    Recipe

    Creamy Barley Porridge with Smoked Salmon

    Creamy Barley and Smoked Salmon Brunch Bowl

    Whole Food Bellies
    Creamy and delicious, this asian inspired savoury porridge is perfect for your next lazy Sunday brunch.
    4.75 from 4 votes
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    Prep Time 20 minutes mins
    Cook Time 1 hour hr 20 minutes mins
    Total Time 1 hour hr 40 minutes mins
    Course Brunch
    Cuisine Anytime
    Servings 6 servings
    Calories 378 kcal

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    Ingredients
      

    • 1 cup apple cider
    • 3 cups chicken broth
    • 2 cups water
    • piece One medium strip of kombu (see notes)
    • 3 tablespoon unsalted butter
    • 2 onions, sliced thinly
    • 2 cups uncooked pearled barley
    • 2 tablespoon tamari
    • ½ cup smoked salmon, chopped
    • 3 spring onions, white and light green part only, thinly sliced
    • 6 eggs cooked to your liking, for serving
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    Instructions
     

    • Combine apple cider, chicken broth, water and kombu in a large saucepan. Bring to the boil, remove from heat and transfer to a large measuring jug to steep
      1 cup apple cider, 3 cups chicken broth, 2 cups water, piece One medium strip of kombu
    • Pop the saucepan back on the heat. Add the butter to melt. Once melted, add in the onions with a pinch of salt. Cook over a medium heat until caramelised; about 20 minutes (stirring occasionally)
      3 tablespoon unsalted butter, 2 onions,
    • Remove the kombu from the broth mixture. Pour the liquid in with the onions. Add in the tamari and barley. Cover and cook over a low heat for about an hour - until the barley is creamy and resembles porridge
      2 tablespoon tamari, 2 cups uncooked pearled barley
    • Stir through the chopped salmon and salt and pepper to taste
      ½ cup smoked salmon,
    • Spoon into serving dishes, top with the thinly sliced spring onions and an egg - serve and enjoy
      3 spring onions,, 6 eggs cooked to your liking,

    Notes

    Kombu is edible kelp. I found it in the asian section of my local natural foods store

    Nutrition

    Calories: 378kcalCarbohydrates: 61.5gProtein: 16.7gFat: 14.8gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 182mgFiber: 11.7gSugar: 7.2g
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    The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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    Comments

    1. Kathryn Doherty says

      July 21, 2015 at 5:24 pm

      My favorite easy breakfast is oatmeal with scrambled eggs and soy sauce so this actually sounds DELICIOUS to me! I'm 100% with you on the savory take here - gonna have to give this a go soon! XO

      Reply
      • Whole Food Bellies says

        July 23, 2015 at 3:20 am

        Thanks Kathryn! Yum, that sounds like a fantastic breakfast!!

        Reply
    2. lifestyletalks.wordpress.com says

      July 09, 2015 at 2:44 pm

      Looks -once again- so delicious... The quinoa with spinach is on my to do list by the way!

      Reply
      • Whole Food Bellies says

        July 09, 2015 at 2:56 pm

        Haha thanks Bieke 🙂

        Reply
    3. Domesticated Momster says

      July 06, 2015 at 9:25 pm

      My little monsters and I just love smoked salmon. I will pick some up from the sushi place here and we will just eat it with nothing else. This looks like a "I must try" kind of recipe. Thanks so much for sharing another great recipe with us at #foodpornthursdays.

      Reply
      • Whole Food Bellies says

        July 09, 2015 at 3:16 pm

        Thanks Trista! Yum, how good is smoked salmon! You totally have me craving sushi now though 🙂

        Reply
    4. Debra says

      July 06, 2015 at 1:14 am

      Oh man. This is gorgeous! I am adding it to our to try recipe pile!

      Reply
      • Whole Food Bellies says

        July 06, 2015 at 3:05 pm

        If you are anything like me I can imagine that pile just keeps getting bigger and bigger Debra 🙂

        Reply
    5. Bonnie @ Living a Fit and Full Life says

      July 05, 2015 at 11:01 pm

      This looks really good! I'm saving this recipe to make later this week.

      Reply
      • Whole Food Bellies says

        July 06, 2015 at 3:14 pm

        I hope you enjoy Bonnie 🙂

        Reply
    6. Rebecca says

      July 05, 2015 at 3:59 pm

      I love anything with barley in it, but you're right, sometimes it just takes to long to cook! This looks great for Sunday brunch or even a weekday lunch!

      Reply
      • Whole Food Bellies says

        July 06, 2015 at 3:17 pm

        Definitely Rebecca - barley is another one I have had to my batch cooking roster (along with brown rice and quinoa)! Thanks for popping by 🙂

        Reply
    7. Shelley @ SnSRamblings says

      July 04, 2015 at 8:14 am

      I've never eaten barley before but this looks like a great recipe to try it.

      Reply
      • Whole Food Bellies says

        July 06, 2015 at 3:04 pm

        I have only recently started eating it again too. My mum used to put it in all of ours soups growing up - and of course I hated it back then 🙂 I really enjoy it now, it is quite toothsome and filling

        Reply
    8. winifred jac says

      July 04, 2015 at 1:54 am

      Looks so good. Love the addition of the egg... and the mimosa. 🙂

      Reply
      • Whole Food Bellies says

        July 06, 2015 at 3:03 pm

        Oh the mimosa is definitely necessary for any proper brunch Winifred 🙂

        Reply
    9. Cathy @ Our Mini Family says

      July 03, 2015 at 8:50 pm

      Mmm this brunch bowl looks to-die for! I'll have to try making this next week--thanks for the recipe!

      Reply
      • Whole Food Bellies says

        July 06, 2015 at 3:03 pm

        Thanks Cathy! Hope you enjoy 🙂

        Reply
    10. Jaclyn says

      July 03, 2015 at 6:21 pm

      I've never thought to pair salmon with barley! It looks delicious and I absolutely love salmon, so I'll have to try this!

      Reply
      • Whole Food Bellies says

        July 06, 2015 at 3:02 pm

        Hope you enjoy if you give it a go Jaclyn!

        Reply
    11. Tiarra says

      July 03, 2015 at 5:52 pm

      This looks scrumptious! Ive been in need of a yummy new quinoa recipe.

      Reply
      • Whole Food Bellies says

        July 06, 2015 at 3:02 pm

        This one uses barley Tiarra, but I have a slight quinoa obsession, and have plenty of quinoa recipes on the blog too 🙂

        Reply
    12. Deb- It's me, debcb! says

      July 03, 2015 at 4:19 pm

      That looks amazing! We have some smoked salmon in the freezer. We'll have to try this now!

      Reply
      • Whole Food Bellies says

        July 06, 2015 at 3:01 pm

        Hope you enjoy Deb!

        Reply
    13. Beth@FrugalFroggie says

      July 03, 2015 at 11:56 am

      What a fun brunch meal recipe. Anytime I can have a mimosa is good with me.

      Reply
      • Whole Food Bellies says

        July 06, 2015 at 3:01 pm

        Haha I agree Beth 🙂

        Reply
    14. Stacey says

      July 02, 2015 at 8:59 pm

      I, too, love brunch! I also love to entertain by inviting others over for brunch. I thinks it is one of the most relaxing ways to entertain. I am definitely trying this recipe - printing it out right now!

      Reply
      • Whole Food Bellies says

        July 06, 2015 at 3:00 pm

        So with you on that Stacey - it is definitely one of the most relaxing ways to entertain 🙂

        Reply
    15. Jennifer S says

      July 02, 2015 at 4:55 pm

      This recipe looks delicious!! I've only recently gotten on the quiona bandwagon... I guess barely is the next grain to add to the mix!

      Reply
      • Whole Food Bellies says

        July 06, 2015 at 2:59 pm

        Haha I know what it's like Jennifer, I was the same - as soon as you get a hang of the new big thing, everyone seems to move on. I have been seeing barley everywhere lately, and it's one of those things I remember my mum making me eat when I was little (and I picked it out of everything!)

        Reply
    16. Heather Serra says

      July 02, 2015 at 4:43 pm

      Wow, you're really lucky that your kids eat everything. I think it's good to be adventurous with your pallet. This looks amazing! I can't wait to try it. 🙂

      Reply
      • Whole Food Bellies says

        July 06, 2015 at 2:58 pm

        Oh I know, I am so lucky that they are still eating everything at this point (I am waiting for the day that this stops and I hit struggle street 🙂 )!!

        Reply
    17. Mother Mands says

      July 02, 2015 at 3:53 pm

      Pinned! I really like the sound of this, just my kind of thing, I love salmon and this sounds pretty healthy. I'll leave the Kombu out though as I imagine as it's not as easy to get hold of it won't be cheap and if its anything like seaweed its a no in our house, you'd think I was trying to poison the other half when I tried to feed him seaweed 😀 I imagine this is quite filling too, especially with an egg on top 🙂

      #foodpornthursdays

      Reply
      • Whole Food Bellies says

        July 06, 2015 at 2:57 pm

        It's very filling! Yeah kombu is a bit more on the expensive side, but not as much as you would think (it was about $6 for 10 pieces, which is roughly $0.60 per 2 litres of stock...so not too bad). It is just used for flavouring the broth, so you wouldn't have to try and convince them to eat it (although once used for stock, I slice mine thinly and add it to my next stir-fry) 🙂 But I totally get what you mean - seaweed is definitely an acquired taste, which a lot of kids just don't appreciate - mine included!

        Reply
    18. Heather Lawrence says

      July 02, 2015 at 3:26 pm

      I have never tried smoked salmon before but this looks like it would be tasty! Did you smoke the salmon yourself or purchase it that way? ( we just got a smoker and are looking for recipes).

      Reply
      • Whole Food Bellies says

        July 06, 2015 at 2:53 pm

        Oh you are missing out Heather - smoked salmon is delicious! I have yet to smoke my own salmon, but it's something I would love to learn how to do in the future! Have fun with your new smoker 🙂

        Reply
    19. Julie @ Girl on the Move says

      July 02, 2015 at 2:55 pm

      Hands down brunch is my favorite meal of the day! Forget a nice dinner out, I'll take a yummy brunch any day!

      Reply
      • Whole Food Bellies says

        July 06, 2015 at 2:52 pm

        Totally with you on that Julie 🙂

        Reply
    20. Tina Marie says

      July 02, 2015 at 2:16 pm

      I never would of thought of combining the egg. Great idea, this look delicious.

      Reply
      • Whole Food Bellies says

        July 06, 2015 at 2:52 pm

        Thanks Tina! The egg adds a whole other depth of flavour, which is delicious 🙂 Makes it more brunch as well!

        Reply
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