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Barley-Stir Fry

Source of Recipe


Bob's Red Mill



List of Ingredients



• 1/2 C Bob's Red Mill pearl barley
  
• 6 C water
  
• salt to taste
  
• 1 T olive oil
  
• 1 large shallot or onion, miced
  
• 1/2 tsp crushed, dried hot peppers
  
• 2 tsp unsalted butter
  
• 2 tsp chopped , fresh Basil, or 1/2 tsp dried
  
• 1/2 tsp tomato paste
  
• pinch beef bouillon powder
  
• freshly ground black pepper to taste
  






Instructions



1. Bring the 6 cups water to a boil in a medium-size saucepan. Add salt to taste and the barley, simmer, uncovered, until tender, about 1 hour. Drain and set aside. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the shallot, or onion and dried hot peppers. Cook 2 minutes, stir in butter and the barley. Cook , tossing constantly, until warmed through. Stir in the basil, tomato paste and bouillon powder. Cook 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper to taste.