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Toasted Barley with Shiitake Mushrooms and Kimchi

4 to 6 Servings

1¼ hours 20 minutes active

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This umami-packed barley dish was inspired by Korean boribap, a mix of rice and barley that’s steamed and served with banchan (small plates) and soup. We first toast the barley, which brings out a richness and depth of flavor in the grain so it holds its own amidst meaty mushrooms, aromatic sesame oil and tangy, fiery kimchi. If your kimchi is dryish and doesn’t have 2 tablespoons of juice for stirring into the barley, use 1 tablespoon water plus 1 tablespoon soy sauce instead. Topping this with runny-yolked fried eggs will transform the barley into a satisfying meal.

4 to 6

Servings

1¼ hours

20 minutes active

Ingredients

  • 1

    cup pearled barley

  • 2

    tablespoons neutral oil

Directions

Reviews
Danielle J.
October 10, 2025
Less virtuous but delicious
The second time I made this I added some boneless pork country style ribs cut into small bite-size pieces and it was ridiculous. Can't make it any other way now. It was very good as originally written too so, forgive me I sin

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