Pearl barley

[Elaine1980]

Does anyone use pearl barley? I'm assuming it's free on a green day cos it's a pulse/grain but not sure how to use it. Does it take long to cook when you add it to a stew?

 

[Circes]

Are there no instructions on the bag? There should be. Must admit that I've only ever used it in soup but now I've looked into it I quite fancy this recipe

Pearl Barley Risotto Recipe | Food | Channel4.com

Here's a casserole recipe that will give you an idea of timings for your stew.

Pearl barley, bacon and leek casserole Recipe | delicious. Magazine free recipes

 

[Juliewoo]

I made a fantastic jamie oliver recipie a few weeks ago with pearl barley. I used fry light & chicken not partridge. Made a lovely change to rice or pasta or spuds with a meal.

Pan-Fried Partridge with a Delicate Pearl Barley, Pea and Lettuce Stew Recipe : : Food Network

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[evanesco]

I chuck it in allsorts to bulk it up,lasange, stew, spag boll, I did throw it over a salad one time, don't do that, was gross.

 

[funcurls]

Just chuck it in with all the other ingredients just before adding the stock to bring to the boil! It should cook beautifully in time with everything else! I love the texture and of course it's really healthy...and free!! I love anything that's freeeeee!!! XXX

 

[Donnie46]

I use in it soups and stews as it's a good thickener.

 

[Tia1976]

I add mine to home made soup on a green day. I boil it for approx 15 mins and then throw a load in! It's really filling! Like the idea of putting it in bolognese sauce, will def be trying that!