Barley Pilaf with Mushrooms

⏳ Time

55 minutes

🥕 Ingredients

🍽️ Servings

Description

If you prepare this pilaf with vegetable oil and vegetable broth, it will be suitable for a fasting table and for vegetarians.

Ingredients

Pearl barley - 7.1 oz
Butter - 1.1 oz
Fresh Mushrooms - 10.6 oz
Onion - 1 head
Parsley - to taste
Chicken Broth - 12 fl oz

Step by Step guide

Step 1

Place a skillet over medium heat, toast the barley in it, shaking the skillet occasionally. After 4 minutes, transfer the grains to a bowl.

Step 2

In the same skillet, melt the butter. Add the onion and sauté for 5 minutes. Add the mushrooms and cook for about 10 minutes, until the mushrooms are soft and the liquid has completely evaporated.

Step 3

Add the barley, pour in the broth and 200 ml of water, add salt, pepper, and thyme. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat. Cover with a lid and cook for 30 minutes, until the barley is completely soft. Remove from heat and add parsley.