Step by step
Method
5 steps- 01
Heat oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Brown mushrooms for 4 minutes, then transfer one-third to a plate.
- 02
Add onion to the pan and cook for 2 minutes. Stir in smoked paprika and tomato paste for 30 seconds.
- 03
Add quick-cook barley, stock, soy sauce and thyme. Simmer according to the barley packet, usually 10 to 12 minutes.
- 04
Return the reserved mushrooms and simmer for 1 minute.
- 05
Taste for salt and finish with plenty of black pepper.
Cook's notes
Make it excellent
- Use quick-cook barley for this timing; standard pearl barley needs substantially longer.
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