Barley Risotto with Garlicky Mushrooms

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Chef Naomi Pomeroy uses barley to make her hearty version of risotto, packed with sautéed oyster mushrooms. The dish is substantial enough to be a main course for a lunch; to make it vegetarian, substitute good vegetable stock for the beef broth.More Barley Recipes

Barley Risotto with Garlicky Mushrooms
Photo: © Fredrika Stjärne
Active Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 15 mins
Yield:
10 to 12

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

  • 3 large shallots, minced (1/2 cup)

  • 4 large garlic cloves, thinly sliced

  • 1 pound oyster mushrooms, thickly sliced

  • 1/2 teaspoon chopped thyme

  • Salt

  • Freshly ground pepper

  • 1 1/2 cups pearled barley (10 ounces)

  • 2/3 cup dry white wine

  • 4 cups hot beef broth mixed with 2 cups of hot water

  • Snipped chives, for garnish

  • 1/2 cup shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano (about 1 ounce), for garnish

Directions

  1. In a large, deep skillet, heat the olive oil. Add the shallots and garlic and cook over moderately high heat, stirring constantly, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the mushrooms and thyme and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, until tender, about 8 minutes. Add the barley and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the wine and cook until absorbed, about 5 minutes.

  2. Add 1 cup of the hot beef broth mixture to the barley and cook over moderate heat, stirring frequently, until nearly absorbed. Continue adding the hot broth, 1 cup at a time and stirring frequently, until the barley is al dente, about 35 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and transfer to a bowl. Garnish with chives and the cheese shavings and serve.

Make Ahead

The risotto can be refrigerated overnight. Rewarm before serving.

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