Herby Apple Barley
Barley works brilliantly as an alternative grain to rice. This aromatics of the herbs and the sweet, sharpness of the apple works brilliantly to cut through a rich dish like a stew.
Method
Place the barley in a pan with plenty of water and boil until soft. This takes around 25 minutes.
Pick and roughly chop the herbs.
When the barley is nearly ready, core the apple and finely dice.
Once cooked, thoroughly drain the barley and while it is still hot add the apple, herbs and lemon juice.
Season with salt and pepper, mix together and serve straight away.
Serving suggestions
This is delicious served with Gelf's Roast Veg Mole recipe.
Ingredients
150g English pearled barley
Small bunch of flat parsley
½ small bunch dill
½ small bunch coriander
1 English eating apple, Braeburns are ideal
Juice of 1 lemon
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