Barley Risotto

Recipe courtesy of Chef Jay Pierce
as seen on episode “Plum Granny Farm”, season 3

Makes 4 Portions

Ingredients:

• 2 ounces canola oil
• 1 ½ cups shiitake mushrooms, julienne and par roast
• ¼ cup pickled leeks
• ¼ cup Garlic Confit (see recipe here)
• 3 cup parboiled pearl barley
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup water

Directions:
Heat a sauté pan, add oil and heat through. Add leeks and mushrooms to pan and cook until fragrant (2-3 minutes). Add garlic, barley and seasoning; heat through. Add water and simmer until all of water is absorbed by the barley. Distribute between for plates.

Pickled Leeks – Makes 3 Pints

Ingredients:

• 2 pounds leeks
• 3 tablespoons kosher salt
• 2 quarts water

Directions:
Wash leeks and slice into half moons on the bias. Place leeks in a container. Dissolve salt in water and bring to a boil. Pour boiling salt water over the cut leeks and weigh the leeks down with plates to keep them under the water. Allow to sit at room temperature for 5 days; then remove plates and refrigerate. Discard any leeks that float to the top.

Tags: Barley Risotto, Pickled Leeks, Risotto

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