1. Prepare Beans: wash and soak beans overnight.

2. Cooking: Put your beans, barley and chopped dates in a pot. Add water to double the volume. Bring them to a boil.

3. Simmering: When it's boiling, pop on a lid. Cook over low heat for 1 hour until the barlay release the starch and the porridge thickens.

4. Seasoning: Add the sweetner of your choice to adjust the flavour. Let it cook uncovered for another 10 minutes.

Enjoy cold or warm!