Uvelka — Barley Grits in Cook-in Bags (Ячневая крупа)

The honest, rustic cousin of pearl barley — five neat portions, twenty minutes, one comforting bowl.

RUSSIA   ·   UVELKA   ·   5 × 80 g

What it is

Yachka — coarsely cut whole barley grain, the unpolished cousin of pearl barley. Where pearl barley (perlovka) is buffed smooth and used in soups and pilafs, yachnevaya is left rough-edged and makes a thicker, more rustic porridge — the classic Russian yachnevaya kasha with a knob of butter.

Uvelka splits the work for you: each box holds five 80 g portions sealed in food-grade boil-in-bag pouches, so timing and proportions are taken care of. The brand is the long-running Chelyabinsk-region grain house — pale-yellow bag, dependable quality, fixture in Russian and Eastern European pantries.

How to cook

Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil — at least 1 litre per bag. Drop in 1 or 2 bags (each is one generous portion), and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes. Lift each bag out by the paper tab, snip the corner with scissors, and tip the cooked grain into a bowl. Stir in butter, season with salt and pepper, and finish with fried mushrooms and onion, a slow-cooked stew, or whatever you would normally pour over rice.

Composition

100% barley grits (ячневая крупа — coarsely cut whole barley grain). Single ingredient, nothing added.

Per manufacturer (Uvelka, ООО «Ресурс»). Cooking bags are food-safe and discarded after use.

Nutrition (per 100 g, dry)

Manufacturer values — actual figures on the pack are definitive.

Allergens & storage

Contains: cereals containing gluten — barley. No other statutory allergens declared.

Store in a cool, dry place. Keep the box sealed once opened. Shelf life approximately 18 months from the date on the pack.

Net weight: 5 × 80 g = 400 g  ·  Packed by: Uvelka (ООО «Ресурс»), Russia

Five portions, no measuring, no fuss — the kind of pantry kindness that pays back on a busy weeknight.