Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
Counts 2 of 3 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 2 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Barley | 1 cup cooked (157g) | 193 |
| Sugar | 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated | 49 |
| Water | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- two ounces of barley
- four pints boiling water
- a pint of cold water
- a small pinch of soda
- two pints
Directions
Take white of an egg, put it in a pint of cold water. Add a small pinch of soda. Beat it up well, and keep in the ice. This is an invaluable receipt for a baby with delicate stomach, just let her drink it whenever she wants water. It is also good for a grown person, with a few drops of lemon juice.
FOR INVALIDS. 263
Take two ounces of barley and wash it in cold water. Then boil it in half a pint water for a short time, and strain it. Pour over it four pints boiling water, and let it boil down to two pints. Then strain it again. Sweeten this if desired.