noun
pressed barley
Barley that has been steamed and flattened, commonly used in mixed rice dishes or as a rice substitute.
押し割り麦を白米に混ぜて炊くと、もちもちした食感になる。
When you cook pressed barley mixed with white rice, it becomes chewy in texture.
Compound of 押し割り (pressing and splitting) + 麦 (barley), describing the processing method.