Pearl Barley Risotto

Love risotto? Try this healthier, weight- friendly version recipe which replaces the usual risotto rice with filling pearl barley. As pearl barley is low in fat, high in fiber and gives a nutty undertone, it is not any inferior to the commonly used arboria rice in risotto recipe.

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Key facts:

Preparation: 2 hours
Cooking: 30 mins
Total: 2 hours and 30 mins
Serves: 1

Ingredients

100 g Organic Pearl Barley
2 teaspoon Butter
1/2 onion, finely chopped
2 cloves of organic Morado garlic
100 g Shimeji Mushroom
Himalayan Rock Salt (to taste)
Organic Black Pepper, Ground (to taste)
1/4 cup grated cheese

Method:

Soak pearl barley for at least 2 hours.
Melt the butter in large non-stick skillet over low heat. Cook onion and garlic until soften.
Add soaked barley, shimeji mushroom and 1 cup of water and stir until the water is absorbed. Season with salt and black pepper.
Remove from heat and stir in the grated cheese. Serve immediately.

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