World Flavors Cookbook

Mulgipuder (Potato-Barley Porridge)

Name: Mulgipuder (Potato-Barley Porridge)
Cook time: 45 min
Cuisine: Estonia
Ingredients: 1kg potatoes, peeled and cubed 1/2 cup barley groats 1L water Salt to taste For the topping: 150g smoked bacon, 1 onion, butter

A hearty Southern Estonian comfort food made from mashed potatoes and barley groats, typically topped with fried bacon.

Cuisine: Estonia

Ingredients

1kg potatoes, peeled and cubed 1/2 cup barley groats 1L water Salt to taste For the topping: 150g smoked bacon, 1 onion, butter

Instructions

1. Place the barley groats at the bottom of a large pot and cover with the cubed potatoes. 2. Add water and salt. Do not stir. 3. Simmer on low heat until the barley and potatoes are soft (about 45 minutes). 4. Mash the potatoes and barley together until you have a thick, somewhat chunky porridge. 5. Stir in a knob of butter. 6. Fry the diced bacon and chopped onion until crispy. 7. Serve the porridge in bowls with a generous spoonful of the bacon and onion mixture on top.