Thai Barley Stir-Fry
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Recipe and photo provided with permission by the National Barley Foods Council. For more barley information and recipes visit www.barleyfoods.org.
Persons
4
Serving Size
1 serving
Notes
Recipe and photo provided with permission by the National Barley Foods Council. For more barley information and recipes visit www.barleyfoods.org.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup pearl barley
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoons peanut or vegetable oil, divided
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves,
- cut into bite-size pieces
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 cup thinly sliced Chinese or regular eggplant
- 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint leaves
- 8 to 10 drops red pepper sauce
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons chopped peanuts
- Shredded red cabbage and carrot curls, for garnish
Instructions
- Place barley and water in medium saucepan; bring to boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and cook 45 minutes or until barley is tender and liquid is absorbed. Set aside.
- In large skillet or wok, heat 1 tablespoon oil over high heat. Add chicken pieces and garlic; stir-fry 3 to 4 minutes.
- Add cooked barley; stir-fry an additional 3 minutes. Remove barley-chicken mixture from pan; keep warm.
- Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in skillet. Add eggplant, bell pepper and onion; stir-fry 3 minutes.
- Add basil, mint, red pepper sauce, sugar, oyster sauce and soy sauce; cook 2 more minutes.
- Return barley-chicken mixture to skillet; stir-fry 3 minutes. Sprinkle with peanuts and garnish with shredded red cabbage and carrot curls for an authentic Thai finishing touch.
Nutrition Facts
Thai Barley Stir-Fry
Serves: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving: 1 serving
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Calories | 296 | |
% Daily Value* | ||
Total Fat 11g | 16.9% | |
Saturated Fat | 0 | |
Trans Fat | ||
Cholesterol 41mg | 13.7% | |
Sodium 186mg | 7.8% | |
Total Carbohydrate 28g | 9.3% | |
Dietary Fiber 7g | 28% | |
Sugars | ||
Protein 22g |
Vitamin A | Vitamin C | |
Calcium | Iron |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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