Russkoye Pole — Barley Grits, Premium Grade (Ячменная крупа)

«Хороша каша, коль крупа наша» — the honest yellow grain that's been a Russian staple for centuries.

RUSSIA   ·   RUSSKOYE POLE   ·   700 g

What it is

Cracked barley grits — ячменная крупа or «ячка» — coarsely cut whole barley grain. Important to distinguish from pearl barley (perlovka): same crop, different shape, much shorter cook time. Yachka makes a thick, rustic porridge — the classic Russian ячневая каша, which has been a staple of Russian cooking since long before potatoes arrived.

This is the «Русское поле» («Russian Field») premium-grade pack — clean, calibrated grain in the recognisable yellow soft-pack. Eat the cooked grain warm with butter and milk for breakfast, alongside braised meat and mushrooms as a side, or as the base of a hearty winter porridge with cheese stirred through.

How to cook

Rinse the grain under cold water. In a heavy pot combine 1 part barley grits to 2 parts liquid (water for savoury, water-and-milk for breakfast porridge), add a pinch of salt, bring to a boil, then cover and simmer on the lowest heat for about 20 minutes, until the liquid is fully absorbed. Take off the heat, leave covered for 5 minutes, then fluff and stir in a generous knob of butter.

Composition

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

Per manufacturer (Russkoye Pole, Russia).

Nutrition (per 100 g, dry — typical)

Typical values for premium-grade barley grits — 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 pack sealed once opened. Shelf life approximately 18 months from the date on the bag.

Net weight: 700 g  ·  Brand: Russkoye Pole («Русское поле»), Russia

A simple, useful grain — the kind of thing you reach for on a cold morning.