noun
rolled barley; rolled oats
Refers to grains (usually barley or oats) that have been steamed and flattened. Commonly used in cooking, especially for adding to rice or soups.
押し麦を炊飯器に入れて、ご飯と一緒に炊く。
I put rolled barley in the rice cooker and cook it together with rice.
スープに押し麦を加えると、とろみが出る。
Adding rolled barley to soup gives it thickness.
Compound of 押し (oshi, 'pressing') + 麦 (mugi, 'barley/wheat'), referring to the process of steaming and flattening the grains.