STIR-FRIED ASIAN BARLEY

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From a low GI cookbook. Times are estimated. For a vegetarian version omit bacon. Given a low GI rating.

Provided by ImPat

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 lunch, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

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

Steps:

  • 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.
  • Lightly spray a wok with canola oil spray and heat over medium heat,.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Stir in the barley and combined soy and sweet chilli sauces and cook until heated through and then fold through the omelette and serve.

Sneha Sunar
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This recipe looks delicious. I'm definitely going to make it.


bluberey
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I can't wait to try this recipe!


Arjun Chhetri
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This is a must-try recipe for anyone who loves Asian food.


Arsalan Rehman
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit.


Faiz Baba
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This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Mustaq Rahman
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a new favorite in our household.


Gregory Coultrez Garcia
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This is a great recipe for a healthy and satisfying meal.


FADI ABDULLAH
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I love the versatility of this recipe. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your taste.


Mehrajul islam Liton
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This dish is perfect for a cold winter night.


Lungisani Mfayela
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved it.


Biet Muom
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


Robin Alleyne-Gibson
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I'm not a vegetarian, but I really enjoyed this dish. The barley was hearty and the vegetables were flavorful.


Arbi Arbi
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Durjoy Mahamud
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out perfectly. My family loved it!


Ndumiso Dube
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Great recipe! The barley was fluffy and the vegetables were still crunchy.


Samia Subhani
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This dish was easy to make and packed with flavor. I loved the addition of the shiitake mushrooms and snow peas.


Tash R
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I'm not usually a fan of barley, but this recipe changed my mind. The barley was cooked perfectly and had a wonderful nutty flavor.


Badminton Adventure
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This stir-fried Asian barley dish was an absolute delight! The combination of flavors and textures was simply irresistible.