Pearl Barley with Cheese

Directions

1. 1

   Step 1

   

   Rinse the pearl barley under running water. Wash and dry the green onion.

2. 2

   Step 2

   

   Pour the pearl barley into a saucepan. Cover with 3 cups of warm water. Stir and leave for 5-6 hours so the grain swells well and becomes softer.

3. 3

   Step 3

   

   Drain the liquid from the pearl barley. Rinse it again. Cover with 2 cups of clean water. Add salt and place over medium heat. After boiling, reduce the heat to minimum. Cover with a lid. Cook the pearl barley for 40-50 minutes.

4. 4

   Step 4

   

   Grate the cheese on a medium grater. Finely chop the green onion.

5. 5

   Step 5

   

   Add butter to the pearl barley. Mix well.

6. 6

   Step 6

   

   Add the cheese and green onion to the pearl barley. Quickly and thoroughly mix.

   TipAny cheese and any herbs, including dried ones, will work for this dish.

7. 7

   Step 7

   

   Before serving, sprinkle each portion with grated cheese and microgreens.