HOW TO COOK BARLEY
This simple guide will teach you how to cook barley perfectly every time! You can use hulled barley or pearled barley (I personally prefer the no-fuss, quick cooking pearl barley). Hulled barley will benefit from soaking in water for a few hours before cooking, and it will take longer to cook than pearl barley.
Provided by Suzy Karadsheh
Categories Side Dish
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- If using pearled barely, you do not need to soak it (skip to the next step). If you are using hulled barley, you have the option to soak the grains in water for a while before cooking. To soak the hulled barley, place 1 cup dry barley grains in a large bowl and add 3 cups of water. Set aside to soak for a few hours or up to overnight.
- Boil 3 cups of water or broth and add 1 cup of barley. Season with a big dash of kosher salt.
- Cover and reduce the heat to medium-low. Simmer until the liquid is absorbed (or mostly absorbed) and the barley is tender with a slightly chewy texture (about 25 to 30 minutes for pearl barley and up to 1 hour for hulled barley). Drain.
- Fluff the cooked pearl barley with a fork. Add parsley for garnish, if using.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 176 kcal, Carbohydrate 38.9 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 0.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 13.4 mg, Fiber 7.8 g, Sugar 0.4 g, UnsaturatedFat 0.4 g, ServingSize 1 serving
NUTTY BARLEY BAKE
When I started bringing this distinctive dish to holiday dinners, a lot of people had never seen barley in anything but soup. They have since dubbed me "the barley lady", and now I wouldn't dare bring anything this dish. Even if I double the recipe, I come home with an empty pan. -Renate Crump, Los Angeles, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 1h30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large skillet, saute the onion, barley and nuts in butter until barley is lightly browned. Stir in the parsley, green onions, salt and pepper. , Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Stir in broth. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 1-1/4 hours or until the barley is tender and the liquid is absorbed. If desired, sprinkle with additional parsley and green onions.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 257 calories, Fat 13g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 704mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 7g protein.
SPRING BARLEY SOUP
This soup is as cozy as mushroom-barley soup and as vibrant as spring. Chewy barley, crisp asparagus and peas lay in a broth bolstered by umami-rich soy sauce and miso. Hits of fresh ginger and vinegar enliven the mix. Feel free to swap in other vegetables that catch your eye: Add leeks and hearty greens with the barley, and quicker-cooking vegetables like sliced turnips or snap peas with the asparagus. For more protein, add cubed soft or firm tofu to bowls, or stir a beaten egg into the pot as you would for hot and sour soup.
Provided by Ali Slagle
Categories soups and stews, appetizer, main course
Time 45m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, add the oil and garlic, and heat over medium. Cook, stirring, until fragrant and softened but not browned, 2 to 4 minutes. Add 6 cups of water, the barley and 2 teaspoons soy sauce. Bring to a boil over high, then reduce heat to medium and simmer until the barley is tender, 25 to 30 minutes.
- Add the asparagus and peas, and cook until bright green and crisp-tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove pot from heat.
- In a small bowl or liquid measuring cup, stir a spoonful of the soup into the miso until dissolved. Pour into the pot, along with the rice vinegar, ginger and remaining 1 teaspoon soy sauce; stir to combine. Taste for salt level and adjust with more soy sauce. (Leftovers will keep for up to 2 days; rewarm over low heat, thin with water, and add vinegar and soy sauce to taste.)
BARLEY AND SPRING ONION SOUP WITH FAVA BEANS
This is a light, sweet onion soup to make when those big, juicy spring onions accompany fresh fava beans in the farmers' market. You can make a quick vegetable stock with the trimmings while you're prepping the ingredients.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories one pot, soups and stews
Time 1h20m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Quarter the onions lengthwise (stem to root end), then slice thinly across the grain.
- In a large, heavy soup pot heat the oil over medium heat and add the onions. Cook, stirring often, until they have softened and begun to darken a little; do not let them brown. Add a pinch of salt, the stock and the bouquet garni. Bring to a boil, add the barley, reduce the heat, cover and simmer 1 hour. Taste and adjust salt. Add freshly ground pepper.
- Remove the bouquet garni and discard. Add the fava beans and continue to simmer for 5 to 8 minutes more. Stir in the herbs. Serve, topping each bowl with the cheese croutons.
SPRINGTIME BARLEY RISOTTO
Local recipe as adapted from the cookbook 'Power Foods'. For a vegan version, omit the Parmesan cheese.
Provided by COOKGIRl
Categories Cheese
Time 55m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat.
- Add barley and leeks; cook until leeks begin to soften, 5 to 7 minutes. Add wine; cook until evaporated, about 5 minutes.
- Add 2 cups water; bring to a boil and season with salt and pepper. Reduce heat; simmer until liquid is absorbed, about 10 minutes.
- Add broth and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until barley is tender and creamy, about 10 minutes.
- Add asparagus; cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in peas until heated through.
- Add Parmesan and mint; season with salt and pepper.
- Garnish with mint leaves.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 395.9, Fat 9.8, SaturatedFat 2.3, Cholesterol 5.5, Sodium 208, Carbohydrate 61, Fiber 14.3, Sugar 7.6, Protein 14.7
SPRING BARLEY RISOTTO
A healthier alternative to the more traditional arborio risotto rice, barley adds iron and fiber to this fresh take on risotto. One cup of the green peas found in this dish offers more protein than a large egg.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Pasta and Grains
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium. Add barley and leeks; cook until beginning to soften, 5 to 7 minutes. Add wine; cook until evaporated, about 5 minutes. Add 2 cups water; bring to a boil and season with salt and pepper. Reduce heat; simmer until liquid absorbs, about 10 minutes.
- Add broth and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until barley is tender and creamy, about 10 minutes. Add asparagus; cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in peas until heated through. Add Parmesan and mint; season with salt and pepper. Garnish with mint leaves.
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