In 7th century England, herbs were one of the few flavourings available to cooks and were used heavily, as in this medieval recipe. The original recipe also allowed the cook to use rabbit or hare joints in place of the veal or chicken.
Provided by Millereg
Categories Stew
Time 2h20m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Melt the butter in a heavy pan and fry the meat with the leeks and garlic till the vegetables are slightly softened and the meat lightly browned.
- Add the barley, water, vinegar, bay leaves and seasoning.
- Bring the pot to the boil, cover it and simmer gently for 1 to 1 ½ hours or until the meat is really tender and ready to fall from the bone.
- Add the sage and continue to cook for several minutes.
- Adjust the seasoning to taste and serve in bowls- the barley will serve as a vegetable.
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Uzair Lashari
[email protected]This is one of my favorite recipes! I love the combination of flavors and the barley gives it a nice hearty texture.
Lil_girl Uwu
[email protected]I made this stew in my slow cooker and it turned out amazing! The meat was so tender and the flavor was incredible.
blade
[email protected]I'm definitely going to try this recipe next time I have guests over.
Desiree Nkosi
[email protected]This stew is perfect for a cold winter day.
Sky Water
[email protected]I would make this again, but I would add some more vegetables.
M Hussain Chandio
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the stew turned out great! Thanks for sharing.
Nahome Yohannes
[email protected]The stew was a bit too thick for my liking, but the flavor was good.
Consuelo Lofton
[email protected]This stew was a bit bland for my taste. I think it could have used more seasoning.
Umar Sahil
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of barley, but I decided to try this recipe anyway. I'm glad I did! The barley was cooked perfectly and added a nice texture to the stew. The herbs also gave it a great flavor.
Babul Islam
[email protected]This stew was easy to make and turned out great! The barley gave it a nice chewy texture, and the herbs added a lot of flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Bolatito Komolafe
[email protected]I made this stew for my family last night and they loved it! The chicken was tender and juicy, the vegetables were cooked perfectly, and the broth was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
First Black
[email protected]This stew was absolutely delicious! The barley added a nice heartiness to the dish, and the herbs gave it a wonderful flavor. I will definitely be making this again.