The present invention relates to a method for preparing cooked rice with
barley in an aseptic packing process, comprising mixing barley, which had
been sterilization-treated and then dried, with non-glutinous rice. The
method for preparing cooked rice with barley in an aseptic packing system
according to the present invention is characterized in that by using
barley that has been first gelatinized and then retrogradated, the cooked
rice with barley has a reduced initial level of microorganisms in the
barley, leading to excellent stability against microorganisms, a long
storage life, of 6 months or longer at ambient temperature, excellent
appearance, pleasant flavor, and soft, flexible, and sticky texture.