How To Make Croatian Ričet s Grahom (Barley Stew With Beans) | Croatian Recipes In English

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Ričet is a dish made of beans and barley, traditionally prepared with some kind of smoked meat, such as ribs, or sausages and bacon. However, in Croatian cuisine, this name has become familiar, so barley itself is often called ričet.

This generous and really comforting meal is most often prepared in winter and would not exist without barley. It is a purpose that has nourished many large and small cultures – from Ethiopians, Egyptians, and used by the ancient Chinese for ten thousand years. The Egyptians were the first to use barley to make beer but also barley malt, and in China, it was a symbol of manhood and strength.

Even Greek athletes and soldiers ate porridge and barley bread, which made them so powerful. The most interesting historical fact comes from the martial arts arena – the ancient Greeks often called hordeers – ‘those who eat barley’!

In Croatia, it’s considered…