Ingredients
- 1 barley
- 1/4 millet
- 700 ml chicken broth
- 170 gr mushrooms (sliced)
- 140 gr scallion (chopped)
- 120 gr slivered
- 110 gr currants
- 65 gr soft winter wheat berries
- 60 ml orange juice (fresh)
- 60 gr onion (finely chopped)
- 30 gr wild rice
- 30 gr brown rice
- 26 gr italian parsley (minced)
- 5 ml olive oil
- 3 gr garlic (minced)
Salt and pepper Preheat the oven to 350. Plump the currants in the orange juice for 20 minutes. In a large Dutch oven with a tight fitting lid, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and onion and saute for 5 minutes. Add the mushrooms and saute for 3-5 minutes, until softened. Add the barley, wheat berries, millet, wild and brown rice. Stir to coat with the oil and cook, stirring, for 10-15 minutes. The grains should be soft to the tooth. Stir in the chicken brothand bring to a boil. Cover and place in oven; bake for 30 minutes. Remove the pilaf from the oven; stir in the scallion, currants and soaking liquid, toasted almonds, and parsley. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.