Bukstiņputra – barley and potato porridge

Ingredients

• 200 g pearl barley
• 600 g potatoes
• 8 dl water
• 3 dl milk
• 200 g bacon
• 1 chopped onion
• 20 g butter
• salt and pepper

Method

1. 1Rinse barley and cook covered in the water for 25 minutes.
2. 2Add peeled finely diced potatoes and cook for 20 minutes until tender. Add water if needed.
3. 3Stir in milk and butter and simmer for 5–10 minutes until thick. Lightly mash potatoes and season.
4. 4Fry chopped bacon and onion until golden. Spoon over porridge.