The phrase "cup barley" refers to a certain amount or measurement of barley, which is a type of grain. It means that you have one cup of barley. Full definition
If you're NOT gluten - free, I sometimes like to substitute 1/2 cup barley flour for 1/2 cup of oat flour, as it lends a itself to a more tender crust. (oatmealwithafork.com)
2 pieces flanken (short ribs) 1 tbsp olive oil 1 onion, diced 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 stalks celery, diced 2 parsnips, diced 2 carrots, diced 1 container button mushrooms, cleaned and sliced 1 container baby bella mushrooms, cleaned and sliced 5 sprigs thyme 1 tbsp soy sauce 10 cups beef or chicken broth 3/4 cup barley salt and pepper, to taste (busyinbrooklyn.com)
4 - 6 cups water 1/4 cup thinly sliced onions 1/4 cup thinly sliced carrots 1/4 cup barley miso 1 cup wakame 1 cup cooked grains (leftover rice, quinoa, barley, etc) 1 cups sliced greens (kale, spinach, etc.) Fresh lemon and toasted sesame oil for garnish (vibrantwellnessjournal.com)