Sadaf Barley Pearl, 680gr

جو پوست‌کنده صدف — ۶۸۰ گرم

Sadaf Barley Pearl (jo-ye post kandeh) is whole pearl barley — hulled and polished barley grains that cook into a plump, tender, and satisfyingly chewy grain with a mild, nutty, and earthy flavour. Pearl barley is the traditional, whole-grain form of barley used in Persian and Middle Eastern cooking, and the classic choice for ash-e jo — the beloved thick Persian barley soup made with herbs, legumes, and a rich, slow-simmered broth that is one of the most deeply nourishing and comforting dishes in the Iranian culinary repertoire. Unlike barley flakes, which cook quickly, pearl barley requires a longer cooking time and rewards with a more substantial, defined grain texture and a deeply satisfying, porridge-like thickness that makes ash-e jo the hearty, restorative winter dish it is meant to be. Pearl barley is also excellent in pilaf, grain salads, and Middle Eastern soups. Sadaf delivers trusted, consistently clean quality. The generous 680gr bag is a practical everyday size.

Soak overnight and slow-cook into Persian ash-e jo with herbs, spinach, lentils, chickpeas, and onion for a deeply nourishing and restorative traditional barley soup, cook it into a spiced Persian or Middle Eastern grain pilaf with onion, turmeric, and warm spices for a hearty and satisfying grain side dish, stir into thick vegetable and lentil soups as a grain base for a filling and substantial one-pot meal, toss cooled cooked barley into warm grain salads with herbs, roasted vegetables, and lemon dressing for a hearty, textured salad, use it in place of rice for a wholesome, fibre-rich grain bowl, or cook into a savoury barley porridge with olive oil, herbs, and a soft-boiled egg for a nourishing everyday meal. A deeply traditional Persian grain for slow, nourishing, and wholesome cooking.

• Sadaf Barley Pearl (jo-ye post kandeh) — whole pearl barley with a plump, chewy texture and nutty, earthy flavour; soak before cooking
• 680gr bag — generous everyday size; best soaked overnight for ash-e jo and hearty grain dishes
• Trusted Sadaf quality — one of the most recognised brands in Persian and Middle Eastern pantry staples
• The traditional barley choice for Persian ash-e jo — also great in pilaf, grain salads, soups, and Middle Eastern cooking
• Available at Vicinity Mart — your trusted source for authentic Persian pantry staples and specialty ingredients