barley

Cheesy Barley (Viking risotto)

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Ingredients:

  • 1 knob of butter

  • 1 leek

  • 300g/1 cup pearl barley

  • 1 litre/4 cups stock

  • 1 large handful of cheese

Method:

Melt the butter in a pan or cauldron

Roughly chop the leek and add to the pan. Cook for a few minute to soften.

Add the barley and fry for a few minutes. Pour over the stock

Bring to a boil and simmer until the barley is tender and the water absorbed (45 mins-1 hour).

Remove from the heat and stir in the cheese.