Jamaican Barley Vegetable Confetti Recipes

JAMAICAN VEGGIE PATTIES

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a deep saucepan over a medium heat and cook the onion with a small pinch of salt for 8-10 mins, stirring regularly until softened. Add the garlic, 2 tsp of the curry powder and the herbs, and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
• Add the mixed vegetables, stock, sugar and hot pepper sauce, if using. Turn the heat up to high, bring the mixture to the boil, then reduce the the heat to low, cover and simmer for about 10 mins. Add the bread, then continue to simmer over a low heat for another 8-10 mins, stirring occasionally until thickened. Taste for seasoning and leave to cool.
• Roll the pastry out on a lightly floured surface to a 5mm thickness. Stamp out 16-20 circles (about 8cm in diameter) using a biscuit cutter, then spoon the cooled filling over one half of each pastry circle. Fold the other half of the pastry over to enclose the filling and create a semi-circle then crimp the edge with a fork to seal. To freeze, put the patties on a baking tray lined with baking parchment and open-freeze until solid. Transfer to a freezer bag, seal and freeze for up to two months. Defrost in the fridge overnight before using or bake the patties from frozen.
• Heat the oven to 220C/200C fan/gas 7. Arrange the patties on a baking tray lined with baking parchment. Whisk the turmeric and remaining 1 tsp curry powder into the beaten egg, then brush this over the patties. Bake for 18-20 mins (or 25 mins from frozen) until the pastry is golden and cooked through, then serve immediately.

BARLEY CONFETTI

Steps:

• Combine the barley and vegetables in a large bowl.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, onion, garlic and vinegar.
• Toss with barley and vegetables. Serve cold.

JAMAICAN BARLEY VEGETABLE CONFETTI

Steps:

• Boil the barley in 4½ C water for 45 minutes (or prepare according to package directions). Drain.
• Saute the vegetables in vegetable broth for about 10 minutes or until just tender.
• Add the Pickapeppa sauce and stir well.
• Stir in the cooked barley, mix well.
• Add more sauce if desired.
• * Pickapeppa, the ketchup of Jamaica, found on most every table, is a mix of tomatoes, vinegar, onions, mangoes, sugar, spices and peppers.

VEGETABLE CONFETTI

Steps:

• In a large skillet over medium high heat, heat oil and 2 tablespoons chicken broth.
• Cook, stirring the scallions and garlic in the oil/broth mixture for 2 minutes.
• Add remaining chicken broth (1/2 cup) and vegetables; cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until vegetables are cooked.
• Sprinkle with herbs and pepper.

CONFETTI BARLEY PILAF

Steps:

• In a large nonstick skillet, saute onion and garlic in oil until tender. Add barley; saute for 3-5 minutes or until lightly browned. Add the mushrooms, carrot, cabbage, red pepper, basil and oregano. Cook and stir until vegetables are crisp-tender, about 3 minutes., Stir in broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 40-45 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and barley is tender.

VEGETABLE AND BARLEY PILAF

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, saute zucchini and carrot in butter until crisp-tender. Add broth; bring to a boil. Stir in barley. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until barley is tender, 10-12 minutes., Stir in the onions, marjoram, salt and pepper. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 5 minutes.