* Exported from MasterCook * WILD RICE AND BARLEY PILAF Recipe By : Serving Size : 5 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : Misc Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1 sm Onion -- minced 1/2 lb Mushrooms, sliced 1 Garlic clove -- minced 1 c Wild rice 3 1/2 c Chicken broth 1/2 c Pearl barley Salt and pepper In a 12-inch frying pan or 2- to 3-quart pan, combine onion, mushrooms, garlic, and 1/2 cup water. Cook, uncovered, on high heat until liquid evaporates and a brown film forms in pan, about 15 minutes; stir often. Add 2 or 3 tablespoons water and stir to free the brown film; cook until the film forms again. Repeat this step 4 or 5 times until onions are richly browned, about 15 minutes. Rinse and drain rice. Mix with broth in pan. Bring to a boil on high heat; cover, and simmer 30 minutes. Rinse and drain barley. Add to rice; simmer until grains are tender to bite but just slightly chewy, about 20 minutes longer. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Makes 5 or 6 servings. Per serving: 184 cal. (7.3 percent from fat); 7.8 g protein; 1.5 g fat (0.7 g sat.); 217 g carbo.; 36 mg sodium; 0 mg chol. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -