Aromatic Barley Recipe

Name: Aromatic Barley
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ¼ teaspoon ground ginger; ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon; ½ teaspoon ground cumin; ½ teaspoon ground turmeric; ½ teaspoon ground mace; ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper; ¼ teaspoon ground coriander; 1 pinch ground cloves; ½ teaspoon yellow mustard seeds; ½ teaspoon brown mustard seeds; ¼ teaspoon dried red pepper flakes; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 cup pearl barley; 1 large onion, peeled and diced; 3 small carrots, peeled and diced; 2 celery ribs, trimmed and diced; 3 cups chicken stock; salt

Servings: persons

¼ teaspoon ground ginger
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon ground turmeric
½ teaspoon ground mace
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon ground coriander
1 pinch ground cloves
½ teaspoon yellow mustard seeds
½ teaspoon brown mustard seeds
¼ teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup pearl barley
1 large onion, peeled and diced
3 small carrots, peeled and diced
2 celery ribs, trimmed and diced
3 cups chicken stock
salt

1
Combine spices in a small bowl.
2
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat.
3
Add barley and cook, stirring, until it turns golden brown (4-5 minutes).
4
Add veggies and cook, stirring constantly, until onion begins to turn translucent (3-4 minutes).
5
Stir in spice mixture and cook, continuing to stir, till they send up their perfume (1-2 minutes).
6
Add stock, season with salt to taste, and bring to a boil.
7
Reduce heat.
8
Cover and simmer till barley has absorbed most of the stock and is tender but still has texture (45-50 minutes).
9
Adjust seasonings and serve immediately.

407

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ¼ teaspoon ground ginger, ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, ½ teaspoon ground cumin, ½ teaspoon ground turmeric, and more.

Yes, Aromatic Barley falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Aromatic Barley

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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