Stir-Fried Asian Barley Recipe

Name: Stir-Fried Asian Barley
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups pearl barley (400grams/13oz); cooking spray; 2 eggs (lightly beaten); 1/4 cup water (60ml/2floz); 1 teaspoon sesame oil; 1 teaspoon canola oil; 3 spring onions (scallions sliced); 100 g fat free bacon (3 1/2oz chopped); 1 celery rib (medium sliced); 1 red capsicum (medium bell pepper diced); 1 carrot (medium diced); 1 cup peas (155g/5oz fresh or frozen); 200 g Broccolini (6 1/2oz chopped); 2 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce; 1 tablespoon sweet chili sauce

Servings: persons

2 cups pearl barley (400grams/13oz)
cooking spray
2 eggs (lightly beaten)
1/4 cup water (60ml/2floz)
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon canola oil
3 spring onions (scallions sliced)
100 g fat free bacon (3 1/2oz chopped)
1 celery rib (medium sliced)
1 red capsicum (medium bell pepper diced)
1 carrot (medium diced)
1 cup peas (155g/5oz fresh or frozen)
200 g Broccolini (6 1/2oz chopped)
2 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon sweet chili sauce

1
Cook the barley in a large pan of boiling water for 40 minutes or until soft, adding more water if necessary and then drain and set aside.
2
Lightly spray a wok with canola oil spray and heat over medium heat,.
3
Whisk together the eggs and 2 tablespoons of the water and pour into the wok and swirl to coat, cooking the omelette until set, lifting the egg to allow the uncooked egg to run underneath and then remove the omelette and drain on absorbent paper for 5 minutes and then shred into thin strips.
4
Heat the oils in the wok and add the spring onions and bacon and stir fry for 3 minutes or until soft and then add the celery, capsicum, carrot and remaining water and stir fry for 5 minutes and then add the peas and broccolini and cook until tender.
5
Stir in the barley and combined soy and sweet chilli sauces and cook until heated through and then fold through the omelette and serve.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups pearl barley (400grams/13oz), cooking spray, 2 eggs (lightly beaten), 1/4 cup water (60ml/2floz), and more.

Yes, Stir-Fried Asian Barley falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

Stir-Fried Asian Barley

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