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STIR-FRIED ASIAN BARLEY



Stir-Fried Asian Barley image

From a low GI cookbook. Times are estimated. For a vegetarian version omit bacon. Given a low GI rating.

Provided by ImPat

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 lunch, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups pearl barley (400grams/13oz)
cooking spray
2 eggs (lightly beaten)
1/4 cup water (60ml/2floz)
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon canola oil
3 spring onions (scallions sliced)
100 g fat free bacon (3 1/2oz chopped)
1 celery rib (medium sliced)
1 red capsicum (medium bell pepper diced)
1 carrot (medium diced)
1 cup peas (155g/5oz fresh or frozen)
200 g Broccolini (6 1/2oz chopped)
2 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon sweet chili sauce

Steps:

  • Cook the barley in a large pan of boiling water for 40 minutes or until soft, adding more water if necessary and then drain and set aside.
  • Lightly spray a wok with canola oil spray and heat over medium heat,.
  • Whisk together the eggs and 2 tablespoons of the water and pour into the wok and swirl to coat, cooking the omelette until set, lifting the egg to allow the uncooked egg to run underneath and then remove the omelette and drain on absorbent paper for 5 minutes and then shred into thin strips.
  • Heat the oils in the wok and add the spring onions and bacon and stir fry for 3 minutes or until soft and then add the celery, capsicum, carrot and remaining water and stir fry for 5 minutes and then add the peas and broccolini and cook until tender.
  • Stir in the barley and combined soy and sweet chilli sauces and cook until heated through and then fold through the omelette and serve.

ASIAN STYLE BARLEY



Asian Style Barley image

I love barley - but most of the recipes I find are soups or a mushroom-y pilaf. This recipe comes from the food blog Culinary Disasters, and offers a different option.

Provided by Pinay0618

Categories     Grains

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup uncooked pearl barley
2 cups stock
1 tablespoon chili paste
1/4 cup cilantro
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
1 roasted red pepper, diced
1 shallot, diced
2 garlic cloves, diced
8 ounces of shelled edamame
1 lime, juice of
kosher salt
black pepper

Steps:

  • Cook the pearl barley in the stock til tender, about 45 minutes for regular barley, 15 minutes for quick barley.
  • Combine everything once the barley is done.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280.4, Fat 5.6, SaturatedFat 0.7, Sodium 265.9, Carbohydrate 47.5, Fiber 10.3, Sugar 0.7, Protein 13.1

INDIAN CURRIED BARLEY PILAF



Indian Curried Barley Pilaf image

This is a delicious and savory curried barley dish. It is fabulous as a main dish, or as a side dish with fish or grilled chicken breast. It is quite simple to make and sure to impress!

Provided by Tracy X

Categories     Side Dish     Grain Side Dish Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

¼ cup butter
1 onion, diced
1 ½ cups pearl barley
½ teaspoon ground allspice
½ teaspoon ground turmeric
¼ teaspoon curry powder
½ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
3 ½ cups chicken broth
¼ cup slivered almonds
¼ cup raisins

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a large skillet placed over medium-high heat. Add the onion and barley; cook, stirring frequently, until the onion begins to soften, about 5 minutes. Stir in the allspice, turmeric, curry powder, salt, and black pepper. Pour in the chicken broth, and bring to a simmer.
  • Cover skillet with lid, and reduce heat to low; simmer until the barley is tender, about 30 to 40 minutes. Fluff the pilaf with a fork, and gently stir in the slivered almonds and raisins.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 404.3 calories, Carbohydrate 72.5 g, Cholesterol 20.3 mg, Fat 11.1 g, Fiber 9.7 g, Protein 6.6 g, SaturatedFat 5.3 g, Sodium 257.3 mg, Sugar 5.7 g

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