1/2 pt orange juice
1/2 pt water
2 oz dried apricots
1 pn cloves
4 oz pearl barley
1/2 oz butter, or margarine
1 oz mixed nuts, chopped, opt.
Put the orange juice & water into a pan. Add the paricots cut into small pieces & the spice. Bring to a boil & add the barley. Cover & simmer for about 1 hour, until the barley is tender. Add more orange juice if necessary. The liquid should be absorbed when the barley is ready. Stir in the margarine & the nuts if using. Serve hot either as is or with a splash of soymilk.
