Pearl barley with stew
4 servings
40 minutes
Pearl barley with stew is a simple yet hearty dish of Russian cuisine, rooted in military and campaign conditions where it was important to prepare nutritious food from available ingredients. Pearl barley has a tender texture after cooking and pairs perfectly with aromatic stew, while the addition of onions and carrots gives the dish a soft sweetness and appetizing flavor. It is easy to prepare and does not require complex techniques, making it popular among tourists and home cooking enthusiasts. It is especially good in cold weather when you want something simple and filling to warm you up. It can be served as a standalone dish or with pickles, herbs, and fresh bread for added flavor depth and a truly cozy meal.
1
Soak the pearl barley in water for a few hours.
- Pearl barley: 300 g
2
We boil the pearl barley, and after it boils, we cook for another 15 minutes.
- Pearl barley: 300 g
3
While the pearl barley is boiling, finely chop the onion and grate the carrot on a medium grater. In a cauldron or deep frying pan, add the fat from the canned meat and sauté the onion and carrot in it.
- Onion: 1 piece
- Carrot: 2 pieces
- Canned stewed beef: 500 g
4
Next, we put the stew in the pot and mix it.
- Canned stewed beef: 500 g
5
Drain the water from the pearl barley and add it to the pot.
- Pearl barley: 300 g
6
We salt, pepper, and mix.
- Salt: pinch
