Pearl barley porridge with prunes

Sort the pearl barley, rinse it, soak in cold water for 5 hours, then drain the water and rinse and dry the grains again.

Fry the prepared grains in a dry pan, pour in 3 cups of hot salted water, bring to a boil, and cook on low heat covered until done.

Rinse the prunes, pour hot water over them, let sit for 15 minutes, then cut into strips.

Season the cooked porridge with sugar and salt, serve in plates, drizzle with melted butter, and sprinkle with prunes.