Thai Barley Stir-Fry Recipe

Name: Thai Barley Stir-Fry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup water; 1/2 cup pearl barley; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (divided); 2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut into bite-size pieces; 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1 cup thinly sliced eggplant; 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint leaves; 8 -10 drops hot pepper sauce; 1 teaspoon granulated sugar; 1 tablespoon oyster sauce; 1 teaspoon soy sauce; 3 tablespoons chopped peanuts; shredded red cabbage, for garnish; carrot curls, for garnish

Servings: persons

1 cup water
1/2 cup pearl barley
2 tablespoons vegetable oil (divided)
2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut into bite-size pieces
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 cup thinly sliced eggplant
1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
1/2 cup chopped onion
3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint leaves
8 -10 drops hot pepper sauce
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
1 teaspoon soy sauce
3 tablespoons chopped peanuts
shredded red cabbage, for garnish
carrot curls, for garnish

1
In medium saucepan, bring water to boil. Add barley and return to boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and cook 45 minutes or until barley is tender and liquid is absorbed. Set aside.
2
In large skillet or wok, heat 1 tablespoon oil over high heat. Add chicken and garlic; stir-fry 3 to 4 minutes.
3
Add cooked barley; stir-fry an additional 3 minutes. Remove barley-chicken mixture from pan; keep warm.
4
Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in skillet. Add eggplant, bell pepper and onion; stir-fry 3 minutes.
5
Add basil, mint, hot pepper sauce, sugar, oyster sauce and soy sauce; cook 2 more minutes.
6
Return barley-chicken mixture to skillet; stir-fry 3 minutes.
7
Sprinkle with peanuts and garnish with shredded red cabbage and carrot curls for authentic Thai finishing touch.

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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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup water, 1/2 cup pearl barley, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (divided), 2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut into bite-size pieces, and more.

Yes, Thai Barley Stir-Fry falls under the Seafood 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.

Thai Barley Stir-Fry

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