Brown Rice and Barley

Sharon123's Note:

Koreans have long embraced the healthful properties of whole grains like millet, barley and oats. This combination is fragrant and delicious! Adapted from Gourmet magazine(March 2009).

• Total Time: 1 hrs
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 50 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 8

• 2 cups short grain brown rice (or medium grain)
• 1/2 cup pearl barley
• 3 1/2 cups water (or vegetable broth)
• salt and pepper

Directions:

1. Rinse the rice and barley in a sieve, then drain and move to a 4-5 quart heavy pot.
2. Add water or broth and bring to a rolling boil.
3. Reduce heat to low and cook covered, about 45 minutes.
4. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, 10 minutes. Stir from top to bottom with a rubber spatula. Add salt and pepper to taste, or whatever seasoning you like. This is good served with veggies, soy sauce and a little butter too. Enjoy!

Reviews

[Betsy Bee]

Thank you, Sharon 123, for this recipe; it was a good mix! I upped the barley to a cup and reduced the brown rice to 1.5 cups to add even more of barley's health properties. This mixture turns out fluffy and way better than the sum of its parts. Thanks also to -Rita- for the suggestion of adding onion and a bit of olive oil at the beginning, which I did do. If anyone can find it, try Better Than Boullion if you don't have stock on hand--it makes for a tasty base.

[Nif]

Very nice! I used beef broth and it added a nice richness. I would eat this with just some chicken and green onions in it! You asked for short or medium grain brown rice, but I had long grain and it worked just fine. I am freezing this in 12 x 1/2 cup portions for my DFIL to add to his meals. Made for Football Tag, week 5. Thanks Sharon123! :)

[pedspeech]

I have been trying to slowly change some of my family's eating habits to healthier alternatives and I think this one will stick! I used one can of chicken broth and added enough water to make the 3.5 cups. My little ones won't eat rice, but they decided this was like oatmeal and they were willing to eat it.