Barley Salad

Barley Salad

  • In a large saucepan, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium-high heat. Add shallot and cook
  • stirring, until translucent
  • Add barley; stir to coat with the oil and Reduce heat to medium Continue cooking barley
  • stirring occasionally, for 2-3 minutes; take care not to let it brown and While barley is cooking, bring vegetable stock to a boil
  • Add vegetable stock to barley, a cup at time then Cook, stirring frequently, until liquid is almost absorbed before adding more liquid.
  • Keep adding liquid, stirring frequently until barley pearls are al dente, about 45 minutes
  • Meanwhile, cut eggplant into 1/2-inch cubes
  • Meanwhile, cut eggplant into 1/2-inch cubes. Heat 4 tablespoons of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Saute eggplant, stirring frequently, until soft, about 12 minutes
  • Set aside.
  • Using skillet in which eggplant was cooked, add remaining tablespoon of oil then Saute shrimp until pink.
  • When barley is done, stir in eggplant and shrimp
  • Add grated pecorino cheese

Ingredients

  • 7 tb Olive oil
  • 1 Shallot; minced
  • 2 c Pearl barley
  • 8 c Vegetable stock
  • 3 Japanese eggplant
  • 10 Lg shrimp; peeled cut 4 piece
  • 1/4 c Grated pecorino cheese

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