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Barley Basil Pilaf Recipe

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Step #1 Use cooked barley as a substitute for cooked rice or other grains in your favorite recipes.
Step #2 Below is a helpful reference chart.
Step #3 +- ----------+ | MEDIUM BARLEY WATER SALT (optional) YIELD | |-- ---------+ | 1/4 c 1 c 1/8 tsp.
Step #4 1 c | | 1/2 c 2 c : 1/4 tsp.
Step #5 2 c | | 3/4 c : 3 c 1/2 tsp.
Step #6 3 c | | 1 c 4 c 1/2 tsp.
Step #7 : 4 c | +-- ---------+ +- ----------+ | QUICK BARLEY WATER SALT (optional) YIELD | +-- ---------+ | 1/3 c 2/3 c 1/8 tsp.
Step #8 1 c | | 2/3 c 1-1/3 c : 1/4 tsp.
Step #9 2 c | | 1 c : 2 c 1/2 tsp.
Step #10 3 c | | 1-1/3 c 2-2/3 c 1/2 tsp.
Step #11 : 4 c | +-- ---------+ COOKING DIRECTIONS ================== Boil water.
Step #12 stir in the barley and salt, if desired.
Step #13 Cover; reduce heat.
Step #14 Simmer: ~~ 45 to 50 mins for Medium Barley ~~ 10 to 12 mins for Quick Barley remove this from heat; let this stand 5 mins.
Step #15 HELPFUL HINTS To store cooked barley: put in the fridge barley in tightly covered container up to 1 week.
Step #16 Or, freeze in tightly covered container bag up to 6 months.
Step #17 To reheat cooked barley: MICROWAVE: Remove barley from freezer container or bag.
Step #18 place this in microwavable container.
Step #19 For each c of barley, Sprinkle top with 2 tbsps water; cover.
Step #20 Microwave on HIGH 2 to 3 mins, stirring half way through cooking.
Step #21 STOVETOP: Place barley in heavy saucepan.
Step #22 For each c of barley, Sprinkle top with 2 tbsps water; cover.
Step #23 Cook over low heat/flame 5 to 8 mins or until heated through, stirring every once in awhile.
Step #24 For a new twist -- ~~ toss cooked barley into salads ~~ stir cooked barley into soups & stews ~~ mix cooked barley with stir-fried vegetables.
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