3 barley sesame stir Recipes

pearled barley, frozen stir-fry vegetables , defrosted and chopped, toasted sesame seeds, divided, skinless salmon fillets, honey, low-sodium soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, chili flakes, chopped scallions

dry sherry, japanese soy sauce , plus more if needed (shoyu or tamari), seasoned rice vinegar (can use 2 tbsp plain rice vinegar plus 1/2 tsp white sugar), dijon mustard (whole-grain is nice), fresh ginger, grated, garlic cloves, minced, toasted sesame oil, molasses or 1 tsp dark brown sugar, crushed red pepper flakes, ground star anise (optional) or 1/4 tsp chinese five spice powder (optional), boneless skinless chicken thighs or 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, broccoli, peanut oil or 1 tbsp canola oil, water chestnuts, drained, cooked barley (can use a mix also) or 4 cups cooked short-grain brown rice (can use a mix also) or 4 cups cooked chinese black rice (can use a mix also) or 4 cups cooked colusari red rice (can use a mix also)