broth and add enough water to make six cups. 3>. Place the barley in a grain grinder and grind very coarsley. You want something like groats or bulgar wheat in terms of texture. 4>. Stir the olive oil into the barley groats and place in the pan. Return the meat and broth to the pan and bring to a light boil. 5>. Simmer, covered, for 25 minutes or until the barley is soft and tasty and the liquid is absorbed. 6>. Serve with crusty Italian bread or with pita bread. ~ Jeff Smith "The Frugal Gourmet"