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Barley pilaf with chicken

120 min4 serv.19 февр. 2026 г.

Description

Let's prepare a barley pilaf with chicken at home. First, fry the meat, onion, and carrots. Then gradually add the remaining ingredients. Finally, add the barley, which should be rinsed, dried, and lightly sautéed beforehand. The finished pilaf turns out incredibly delicious! I hope you'll enjoy it.

Instructions

  1. 1

    Step 1

    Step 1

    Cut the meat into medium cubes.

  2. 2

    Step 2

    Step 2

    Cut the carrots into julienne strips and the onion into half-rings.

  3. 3

    Step 3

    Step 3

    Prepare the spices and tomato paste.

  4. 4

    Step 4

    Step 4

    Heat the cauldron with vegetable oil and sear the meat until browned. Then add the onion and fry until golden. Add the carrots and cook until soft. Sprinkle with cumin and mix. Then add tomato paste and stir. After a couple of minutes, add barberry, paprika, peeled garlic, and chili pepper.

  5. 5

    Step 5

    Step 5

    Pour boiling water over it, enough to cover the meat by 1-2 cm. Add salt and continue simmering, covered, for about 40 minutes.

  6. 6

    Step 6

    Step 6

    Rinse the barley and dry it.

  7. 7

    Step 7

    Step 7

    Lightly toast in a dry skillet until a light nutty aroma develops.

  8. 8

    Step 8

    Step 8

    Now add the barley to the cauldron, pour in more water to cover the porridge. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and cook covered until all the liquid has evaporated. This will take 40–45 minutes.

  9. 9

    Step 9

    Step 9

    Can be served.