RubyRed's Baked "Risotto"

An interesting, and yummy sounding recipe from Rubyred. Using Pearl Barley instead of risotto rice!

I will have to try it, as I have rather a lot of Pearl Barley!!!

Chop 1 onion and fry in frylight until soft.

Add 1 mug of barley and stir until barley is "wet" (you might need to add more frylight)

Add chopped mushrooms to taste.

Stir everything together than transfer to a casserole dish sprayed with fry light.

Pour over 1 mug of chicken or veg stock.

Bake for approx 30 mins at 190 deg C (ish) stirring occasionally.

After 30 mins add another mug of stock, stir and replace in oven for approx 30 mins or until the stock is almost absorbed.

(It's also nice with roast chicken and I like it as a meal in itself with maybe roasted veg since the oven is on, or just plain veg to be honest. Barley is cheap and this is also a good recipe when maybe you have picked up cheap mushrooms or need to use them up before they go slimy!!)