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Barley with eggplants

60 min4 serv.20 февр. 2026 г.

Description

If you find barley porridge bland and unappetizing, try preparing barley with eggplants using this recipe. The dish turns out very tasty and aromatic, perfectly diversifying any menu. There are no difficulties in the cooking process at all. First, we'll sauté the vegetables, then add the grain and cook until fully done. You can add any seasonal vegetables to this combination of barley and eggplants. Be sure to save this recipe!

Instructions

  1. 1

    Step 1

    Step 1

    Prepare all the ingredients.

  2. 2

    Step 2

    Step 2

    Rinse the barley, cover with water, and soak for several hours. I left it overnight. Then drain the water and rinse again.

  3. 3

    Step 3

    Step 3

    Chop the onion and eggplants coarsely, but not too finely. I cut them into small strips.

  4. 4

    Step 4

    Step 4

    Heat a skillet with oil, add the vegetables and sauté over medium heat with spices until tender.

  5. 5

    Step 5

    Step 5

    I will cook the barley in a multicooker, but you can prepare it any other way you prefer. Combine the barley and sautéed vegetables.

  6. 6

    Step 6

    Step 6

    Add tomato juice, minced garlic, salt to taste, and water. The water should cover the barley by about 1 cm. Cook in a multicooker using the "Grains" or "Pilaf" setting until the signal sounds. On the stovetop, cook over low heat until the barley is tender (about 30–40 minutes).

  7. 7

    Step 7

    Step 7

    Barley with eggplants is ready.