STIR-FRIED ASIAN BARLEY
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
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
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
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
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
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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