jmcquown wrote:

> > Sheldon, have you ever cooked barley in broth? I've been tempted to
> > cook it in broth in place of other liquid and maybe adding some
> > veggies to it; sort of like a rice dish. Ever done this?
> >
> > Michael
>
> I have, Michael. It turns out like a rice pilaf. Very nice as a side dish.
>
> Jill

I made a good pilaf the other day.......I used 1/3 vermicelli, 1/3
white rice, and 1/3 pearl barley. Sauteed in olive oil, added 2 1/3 c
stock to the 1 c grains, added chopped parsley and some herbs, covered
and simmered for 20 minutes, then let stand for 5. Stirred in toasted
pine nuts at the end. Better than a white-rice pilar because it was a
little chewier, better texture.