Name: Barley, thyme and cauliflower pilaf
Prep time: 55 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 110 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2/3 cup barley; 20 gram butter; 1 clove garlic, crushed; 50 gram ham, chopped; 2 sprigs thyme; 1 long red chilli, sliced; 1 cup chopped cauliflower florets; 1 onion, finely sliced; 2 strips lemon or orange zest; 1/2 tablespoon sea salt flakes; 2 1/2 cup chicken stock or water

Barley, thyme and cauliflower pilaf

Take a delicious twist on the regular rice dish with this middle eastern inspired barley, thyme and cauliflower pilaf - simple and delicious!

Serves 4

Prep

55M

Cook

55M

Total

1H 50M

Ingredients

2/3 cup barley

20 gram butter

1 clove garlic, crushed

50 gram ham, chopped

2 sprigs thyme

1 long red chilli, sliced

1 cup chopped cauliflower florets

1 onion, finely sliced

2 strips lemon or orange zest

1/2 tablespoon sea salt flakes

2 1/2 cup chicken stock or water

Method

1.Rinse barely in sieve under cold water under water runs clear. Drain well.

2.In a large heavy- based saucepan, melt butter on medium. Saute onion 4-5 minutes until lightly golden and tender. Stir in barely, thyme, chilli and zest, cooking 1 minute.

3.Add chopped cauliflower florets with stock. Cover with a tightly fitting lid wrapped in a tea towel. Reduce heat to very low. Cook 20-30 minutes, until all liquid is absorbed and barely and cauliflower are tender.

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