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Barley drink
Barley simmered in plenty of water, strained, then finished with lemon, jaggery and a pinch of salt. A plain cooler for hot days.
25 min
0 of 3 steps done
4 servings
Heat: No chilli
Approximate nutrition
A rough guide per original serving, not a lab test.
- Energy50 per serving
- Protein1g per serving
- Carbs11g per serving
- Fibre2g per serving
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