
Tomato perlotto
Description
Until I tried this recipe,
Instructions
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Step 1

Prepare the necessary ingredients. Pour boiling water over the barley groats and leave overnight. Drain the water, then pour boiling water over the groats so that the water covers them by about a finger's depth, and cook for 15-20 minutes until done.
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Step 2

I cook it in a multicooker using the "Cereal" mode. Drain the cereal in a colander.
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Step 3

While the grain is boiling, peel the onion and garlic and chop them finely. Heat the oil in a deep-sided frying pan. Sauté the onion and garlic until soft. Peel the tomatoes, crush them with a fork. Add tomato purée, tomato sauce, salt, sugar to taste, and mix well.
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Step 4

Season with chopped rosemary and basil, simmer for 10 minutes.
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Step 5

Add the cooked grain to the tomato sauce, simmer for 5 minutes. Season with pepper to taste.
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Step 6

Serve with fresh herbs.