MulgipuderPotato and Barley Porridge

Name: Mulgipuder (Potato and Barley Porridge)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h 15 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Estonia
Ingredients: 800 g Potato (peeled and cubed); 250 g Pearl Barley (rinsed); 1400 ml Water; 10 g Salt; 2 g Black Pepper; 40 g Unsalted Butter; 200 g Bacon (diced); 150 g Onion (finely chopped)

Mulgipuder is an Estonian potato-and-barley porridge associated with the Mulgimaa region. This version is finished with bacon and onion for a rich, savory topping.

Prep

15m

Cook

1h 15m

Serves

Estimated

Nutrition

Per serving

732kcal

Calories

29g

Protein

30g

Fat

88g

Carbs

Estimated per serving from the base recipe. Actual nutrition may vary.

Before you start

Ingredients

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Porridge

800g
Potato (peeled and cubed)
250g
Pearl Barley (rinsed)
1.4l
Water
10g
Salt
2g
Black Pepper
40g
Unsalted Butter

Topping

200g
Bacon (diced)
150g
Onion (finely chopped)

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Method

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6 steps

01
Bring the water to a gentle simmer over medium heat, then add the pearl barley and cook until it begins to soften.
02
Add the cubed potato, salt, and black pepper, then continue simmering gently until the pearl barley is tender and the potato is very soft.
03
Mash some of the potato against the side of the pot to thicken the porridge, then stir in the unsalted butter and keep warm.
04
Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until it releases its fat and starts to crisp.
05
Add the onion to the skillet and cook until soft and golden.
06
Serve the porridge hot with the bacon and onion spooned over the top.

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