I love making rice pilafs, but sometimes, I like experimenting with different types of grains. I have found that pearled barley is a great alternative to rice. It’s chewier, more toothsome and the grains absorb all the wonderful flavors of the broth that it’s cooked in. Plus, pearl barley is incredibly hearty, so a bowl of this pilaf will definitely fill you up!
One important thing to note is that barley is not gluten-free. If you want to make a gluten-free version of this dish, use rice instead of barley and reduce the amount of broth to 3 cups total.
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