Buttery Barley With Walnuts |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 35 Minutes |
Ready In: 50 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Barley-it's not just for soup. Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups pearl barley |
3 tablespoons unsalted butter |
1/2 cup walnut pieces |
1/2 cup golden raisin |
1 teaspoon salt |
dark brown sugar |
Directions:
1. Toast the barley in a dry heavy saucepan over medium heat for about 5 minutes, until lightly colored and fragrant.
2. Add in 3 cups water; decrease to heat to a bare simmer; cover and cook 20 minutes.
3. While the barley cooks, melt the butter in a small skillet over medium heat; stir in the walnuts; stir/saute for a couple of minutes, until fragrant.
4. Mix the walnuts, raisins, and salt into the barley, gently stirring up from the bottom once.
5. Cover again and cook for about 5 minutes longer.
6. The barley is ready when the individual pearls are tender and plump and the cereal is thick but still spoonable.
7. For best texture, cover with a clean towel, replace the lid and let stand for 5-10 minutes.
8. Ladle into bowls and serve hot, with brown sugar sprinkled on top.
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