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Looks really fresh. Boiled it immediately. Very nice 👍 indeed. Will buy more in future.
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Chinese Barley 500GX2
S$12.00
- Net weight
- 500 g
- Shelf life
- 12 months
About barley
Chinese barley (job tears) and pearl barley. The fried version is toasted first, which gives the drink a nuttier taste and a clearer colour. This pack is 500 g net. At the quantities below that is about 8 pots. That works out at S$2.40 per 100 g.
Also known as pearl barley, job tears, yi mi, chinese barley, 薏米, coix seed.
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What people use it for
Boiled into barley water with rock sugar and beancurd skin, cooked into porridge, or added to a savoury soup.
How to prepare it
Rinse, then simmer 60 g in 1.5 litres of water for 45 minutes to an hour. Sweeten at the end. Soaking an hour first shortens the boil.
Keeping it
Airtight and dry. Grains attract weevils in an open bag.
Questions people ask
Is Chinese barley the same as pearl barley?
No. Chinese barley is job tears - larger, rounder and chewier. Pearl barley is the smaller wheat-family grain. Both are used for barley water and many people mix them.
Why the fried version?
Toasting makes the drink nuttier and less starchy. It is a taste preference, not a different grain.
How far does this pack go?
At the quantity in the instructions above, about 8 pots from this pack.
Is the bigger pack cheaper?
This one works out at S$2.40 per 100 g. One Sunny lists most items in more than one size, so compare that figure rather than the pack price.
What customers say
5.0
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31 reviews
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Received in good condition. Bought during shopee live at 30% off.
m*****2
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Repeated purchase even though prices are steeper than other sellers. Pleased with the prompt delivery.
Verified buyer
★★★★★
Resin and white fungus expanded pretty well over 48 hours. Rather clean, few black parts. Will definitely repurchase these two to make desserts. Barley was super overpriced IMO. I'll just stick to Pagoda pearl barley in future.
Verified buyer
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High quality product, fast delivery! Cheaper than other seller, very fresh, recommended to buy!
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Items received in good condition. No contact delivery was excellent!
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