PEARL BARLEY RISOTTO (ORZOTTO) WITH SAUTEED MUSHROOMS
If you want to try something a bit different, this is it! Don't worry if you think the portions look small; pearl-barley is very filling and the mushrooms are full of flavour. In other words, a little goes a long way. The original recipe came from supplement to a Sainsburys magazine, called 'The Best of Italy'. I've been hoarding it for two years and am really pleased I finally got round to making something from it (so many recipes; so little time)! Needless to say, I have made a few tweaks to the original recipe, which called for 1tbsp each of celery and carrot (how much is that?), so I added my own amounts. Other tweaks include less oil, different mushrooms, more garlic and lets add some cheese!
Provided by Mrs B
Categories Grains
Time 1h15m
Yield 3-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Place the dried porcini in a bowl and cover with 200ml of warm water, leave to soak for 30 minutes (you can use this time to prepare the other vegetables).
- Now start the orzotto: in a large saucepan, gently saute the onion in the olive oil until golden, then add the carrot, celery and pearl barley, turn up the heat and cook on a medium to high heat for 2 minutes.
- Add the wine and let it evaporate, then turn down the heat again to a low to medium temperature; add the stock a ladleful at a time, ensuring that the liquid is absorbed before adding the next ladleful of stock: this will take about 40 minutes and the pearl barley should be tender but with a bite.
- When the orzotto has been cooking for about 25 minutes, drain the porcini (save the liquid for other recipes) and start cooking the sauteed mushrooms: in a large lidded pan melt the butter and olive oil together and gently saute the onion and garlic until soft, stir in seasoning, add the mushrooms, porcini and parsley and cover and cook on a medium heat for 5 minutes.
- Remove the lid, turn up the heat and cook for about another 5 minutes, stirring the mushrooms, until most of the juices have evaporated.
- To serve: spoon the orzotto into a large round dish, pushing it towards the sides; spoon the mushroom mixture into the space left in the middle of the dish, sprinkle the mushrooms with parsley and pecorino cheese.
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Khoja Zada
kzada@hotmail.frThis orzotto was a disappointment. The barley was overcooked and the mushrooms were bland. The white wine and Parmesan cheese did not add much flavor to the dish, and the overall result was very bland.
Erin Lottman
l_erin@hotmail.comThis orzotto is a fantastic dish that is perfect for a special occasion. The barley is cooked perfectly and the mushrooms are very flavorful. The white wine and Parmesan cheese add a lovely touch of elegance, and the overall dish is very satisfying.
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n@hotmail.frOverall, this orzotto was a good dish. The barley was cooked well and the mushrooms were flavorful. The white wine and Parmesan cheese added a nice touch of elegance, and the overall dish was very satisfying. However, I would have liked it to be a bi
Stylex Nirmal
s_nirmal15@gmail.comThis orzotto was a bit bland for my taste. The barley was cooked well, but the mushrooms were not very flavorful. The white wine and Parmesan cheese also did not add much flavor to the dish.
Emmanuel Agyatey
a@aol.comI love barley, and this orzotto was a great way to enjoy it. The mushrooms were a nice addition, and the white wine and Parmesan cheese added a lot of flavor. The dish was easy to make and very satisfying.
olpha mong'ina
o_mongina47@hotmail.comThis orzotto was delicious! The barley was cooked perfectly and the mushrooms were very flavorful. The white wine and Parmesan cheese added a lovely touch of elegance, and the overall dish was very satisfying. I will definitely be making this again!
Sabiha Sultana
sultana.s10@yahoo.comThis orzotto was a bit too rich for my taste. The barley was a bit too heavy and the mushrooms were a bit too oily. The overall flavor of the dish was also a bit too strong.
Samukelisiwe Patricia
s-p@hotmail.comI'm not a huge fan of barley, but this orzotto was surprisingly good. The mushrooms were very flavorful and the Parmesan cheese added a nice touch of richness. The overall dish was very satisfying.
Matthew Tremore
matthew-tremore@hotmail.comThis orzotto was a great way to use up some leftover barley. The mushrooms were a nice addition, and the white wine and Parmesan cheese added a lot of flavor. The dish was easy to make and very satisfying.
Jam Madni
madni27@yahoo.comThis orzotto was phenomenal! The barley was perfectly cooked and the mushrooms were sautéed to perfection. The white wine and Parmesan cheese added a lovely touch of elegance, and the overall dish was very satisfying. I will definitely be making this
Fast Geto
f_geto@yahoo.comOverall, this orzotto was a good dish but not great. The barley was a bit overcooked and the mushrooms were slightly underdone. The flavors were also a bit muted, and I had to add some additional salt and pepper to taste.
Vihaga Pathum
pathumvihaga@hotmail.comThis recipe was a bit too complicated for my taste, and the end result was not worth the effort. The orzotto was bland and the mushrooms were tough.
KINGROZA Gaming
g-k70@aol.comI made this orzotto for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures, and I received several requests for the recipe. I will definitely be making this again.
Gracie Spooner
spooner23@hotmail.comThis orzotto was absolutely delicious! The pearl barley was cooked to perfection, and the sautéed mushrooms were incredibly flavorful. The white wine and Parmesan cheese added a lovely depth of flavor, and the overall dish was very satisfying.
Michael
michael@hotmail.co.ukThe orzotto was a bit bland for my taste, and the mushrooms were not as flavorful as I had hoped. However, the texture of the barley was perfect, and the overall dish was still enjoyable.
Z Gil
gil@yahoo.comThis recipe was easy to follow and produced a delicious and elegant dish. The combination of pearl barley, mushrooms, and Parmesan cheese was perfect, and the white wine added a nice touch of acidity. I will definitely be making this again!
Asgar tareen
tareen_a@gmail.comI'm a huge fan of barley, and this orzotto was a great way to enjoy it. The barley was cooked perfectly, and the mushrooms were sautéed to perfection. The overall flavor of the dish was very rich and satisfying.
FF Danger
f@yahoo.comThis orzotto was incredibly delicious and flavorful, with the sautéed mushrooms adding a rich and earthy depth to the dish. The pearl barley had a lovely texture that held up well in the cooking process, and the use of white wine and Parmesan cheese