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Creamy Barley and Smoked Salmon Brunch Bowl

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I LOVE nothing more than a good brunch bowl. Brunch is just the best. I am pretty sure it is my favourite meal of the day. Although we tend to call it second breakfast around here, because lets face it, I am up at 5.30 every morning (not by choice), so the only brunch I am having is at 8.30am. If I actually waited for brunch to roll around before we ate – we would have some hangry little (and big) people causing havoc.

Creamy Barley and Smoked Salmon Brunch Bowl

This Creamy Barley and Smoked Salmon Brunch Bowl is kind of an asian inspired savoury porridge. I don’t know if that sounds appetising or not – but trust me, it is really good. I don’t use a lot of barley (unless in a slow cooked soup), just 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.

Creamy Barley and Smoked Salmon Brunch Bowl

This porridge takes on a really amazing flavour with the soy sauce, kombu broth, and smoked salmon. It is so so delicious, but 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).

Creamy Barley and Smoked Salmon Brunch Bowl

So, I suggest you pour yourself a mimosa and pop some creamy barley and smoked salmon on the stovetop, kick back and enjoy your new favorite brunch bowl. I did this weekend, and it was just delightful 🙂

Creamy Barley and Smoked Salmon Brunch Bowl

Tried it? I would love to hear from you! Leave a comment, like on Facebook, tweet on twitter, or pin to Pinterest for later. Happy eating.

5 from 2 votes
Creamy Barley Porridge with Smoked Salmon
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Creamy Barley and Smoked Salmon Brunch Bowl
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 20 mins
Total Time
1 hr 40 mins
 
Creamy and delicious, this asian inspired savoury porridge is perfect for your next lazy Sunday brunch.
Course: Brunch
Cuisine: Anytime
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 378 kcal
Author: Whole Food Bellies
Ingredients
  • 1 cup apple cider
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups water
  • piece One medium kombu (see notes)
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 onions, sliced thinly
  • 2 cups uncooked pearled barley
  • 2 tbsp tamari
  • 1/2 cup smoked salmon, chopped
  • 3 spring onions, white and light green part only, thinly sliced
  • 6 eggs cooked to your liking, for serving
Instructions
  1. 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
  2. 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. 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
  4. Stir through the chopped salmon and salt and pepper to taste
  5. Spoon into serving dishes, top with the thinly sliced spring onions and an egg - serve and enjoy
Recipe Notes

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

Nutrition Facts
Creamy Barley and Smoked Salmon Brunch Bowl
Amount Per Serving
Calories 378 Calories from Fat 133
% Daily Value*
Fat 14.8g23%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Cholesterol 182mg61%
Carbohydrates 61.5g21%
Fiber 11.7g49%
Sugar 7.2g8%
Protein 16.7g33%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Comments

  1. 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

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  3. 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.

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  6. 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!

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    • 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

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  14. 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!

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    • 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!)

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  16. 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. 🙂

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  17. 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

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    • 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!

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  18. 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).

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    • 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 🙂

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