Ingredients for Aromatic Barley
- Ground Ginger
- Ground Cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- Ground Mace
- Ground Black Pepper
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- Ground Cloves
- Yellow Mustard Seeds
- Brown Mustard Seeds
- Dried Red Pepper Flakes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup pearl barley
- 1 medium onion
- 1 medium carrot
- 2 celery ribs
- 3 cups chicken stock
- 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- fresh parsley, if desired
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How to Make Aromatic Barley
- Combine 1 teaspoon each of ground cumin, coriander, and turmeric in a small bowl. Set aside.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat.
- Add 1 cup of hulled barley and cook, stirring frequently, until lightly golden brown (about 5-7 minutes).
- Add 1 medium onion, 1 medium carrot, and 2 celery stalks (roughly chopped in a food processor) to the skillet. Cook, stirring constantly, until the onion begins to soften and turn translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in the spice mixture and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, until fragrant.
- Add 3 cups of vegetable or chicken/turkey broth, season generously with salt (start with 1 teaspoon and adjust to taste), and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low.
- Cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes, or until the barley has absorbed most of the liquid and is tender but still slightly firm to the bite.
- Adjust seasonings to taste before serving immediately. Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
8 g
Sugar
18g
Fat
5g
Carbs
12g
