Persian Split Pea And Barley Stew Recipes

PERSIAN BEEF-AND-SPLIT-PEA STEW

Steps:

• Cook onions in oil in a 4-quart heavy pot over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes.
• Pat meat dry and toss with 1 teaspoon salt. Increase heat to high, then add meat, saffron, and turmeric to onions and cook, stirring frequently, until meat is no longer pink, about 5 minutes.
• Stir in water and tomatoes, then simmer, covered, 1 hour.
• Stir in split peas, tomato paste, Omani lemons (if using), cinnamon, allspice, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, until meat is very tender, 1 to 1 1/4 hours more. Discard Omani lemons and stir in salt and Key lime juice to taste.

PERSIAN SPLIT PEA AND BARLEY STEW

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, bring the barley, bay leaf, garlic and 2 cups of water to a boil.
• Reduce the heat, cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
• Add the split peas, cardamom, cinnamon and the remaining water and simmer, covered for another 45 minutes, or until the barley and split peas are soft and most of the liquid has absorbed.
• Stir occasionally and, if necessary, add a small amount of additional water to prevent the mixture from sticking.
• While the barley and split peas are cooking, place the onions, carrots, potatoes, salt, cayenne, and stock in a large saucepan.
• Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer, covered for 10 minutes.
• Stir in the tomatoes and continue to simmer, covered, for about 10 minutes, until the vegetables are tender.
• Add the cooked barley and split peas. Stir in the parsley, lemon juice, and salt and pepper to taste. Discard the bay leaf.

CHICKEN AND SAUSAGE BARLEY STEW

Steps:

• Place all ingredients in crock pot.
• Cover with water.
• Cook on high 6 hours.

BARLEY PRAIRIE STEW

Steps:

• In a zip lock plastic bag combine flour, 1/2 teaspoon each of the salt and pepper.
• Add small amounts of meat and shake to coat.
• Heat oil in a large pot with lid.
• Add meat, stir and cook until browned.
• Add the rest of the salt and pepper, carrots, celery, onion, beef broth, seasonings and barley.
• Cover and cook for 45 minutes.
• Stir in mushrooms and bell pepper.
• Cook for an additional 15 minutes.

EASY SPLIT PEA AND BARLEY STEW

Steps:

• Saute the onion in the oil until fragrant.
• Add the celery and carrot. Continue to saute until the whole lot is beginning to soften and smell aromatic.
• Tip in the barley and split peas. Add 8 cups of water, reduce heat, and allow to simmer for about 40 minutes or until the legumes and grains are beginning to become tender.
• Add the tomatoes and puree. Stir and allow to simmer for another 20-30 minutes to allow flavours to meld. If it looks as if it is drying out, add a cup of water.
• Season to taste before serving.

LAMB AND YELLOW SPLIT PEA STEW

Steps:

• Heat butter in a 2- to 3-quart heavy saucepan over moderate heat until foam subsides, then cook meat, onion, salt, pepper, and spices, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until meat is no longer pink, about 10 minutes. Add lime juice and water and simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, 30 minutes.
• Add split peas and simmer, covered, until peas are falling apart and meat is tender, 40 to 45 minutes. Keep warm, partially covered.
• Peel potato and cut into 1/4-inch dice. Heat 1/2 inch oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then fry potato in 2 batches, stirring occasionally, until crisp and golden brown, about 7 minutes. Transfer potato with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain and season with salt.
• Fold fried potato into stew just before serving, or serve it on top.

KIELBASA AND BARLEY STEW

Steps:

• In a large pot wit cover, heat oil. Add 1/2 mushrooms, onion & garlic. Saute about 3-4 minutes stirring occasionally. Add oregano & basil saute 2 minutes.Stir in chicken broth, barley & bay leaves. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat cover & cook 25-30 minutes, Mix in carrots, zuccini,broth & mushrooms. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat simmer 20 minutes.Taste. If needed add the remainging ingredients.

PERSIAN SPLIT PEA AND BARLEY STEW

Steps:

• In med saucepan, bring barley, bay leaf, garlic, and 2 c water to boil. Reduce heat, cover, simmer 15 min. Add split peas, cardamom, cinnamon, and remaining 2 c water and simmer, covered, another 45 min, til barley and peas are soft and most of liquid absorbed. Stir occasionally. Add a little more water if needed to prevent sticking. Place onions, carrots, potatoes, salt, cayenne, stock in large (5 qt. black) saucepan. Bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer, covered, 10 min. Stir in tomatoes and currants and continue to simmer, covered, 10 min, til veggies tender. Add cooked barley and pea mixture. Stir in parsley, lemon juice, salt, pepper, Discard bay leaf.