Barley risotto how I make it ;)

Morning...Hope it is not too early for risotto ;)
I am thinking, if I put the recipe on now, you might try it today for your healthy dinner . ;)
You will have time to get the ingredients and really it is so easy to make , It will encourage you to make it  ;) You will need : 3-4 bigger mushrooms
                                           3 medium sized sweet pototo
                                           3-4 cloves of garlick
                                           3 shallots or ( one medium sized onion )
                                           40 g of butter
                                           vegetable stock or chicken if you prefer
Herbs you can use: Oregano + Tarragon or Sage ? It is up to you .

                                      pearl barley - one mug of it (takes 300 ml)

 How you make it ? Easy ! Melt the butter in the pan, add chopped shallots and garlic, fry gently for about 2 min. Add mushrooms and sweet potato. Continue to cook for 5 min. mushrooms will soften and so will potatoes :) Add barley , season with herbs. I used Oregano and Tarragon. Half of  teaspoon  each. I melt my stock cube in bit of water and add to the pot and than top up it up with water , so everything  is covered...Let it bubble :).......

I keep checking , because barley is a great drinker.  ;D
It will consume a lot of water, just like rice does....so you will need to add a bit again....When barley is soft, your Barley Risotto is ready !! Taste it and see if it needs some salt. I like to add black pepper to mine also. Dish it up , grate some cheese on top if you like and enjoy. I like bit of mature cheddar.

It is enough for 4 portions. Designed to have 4 flavours for dinner ;D
Or nice lunch for the next day....

Vanilla xx