Chinese Style Fried Barley Recipe | Healthy & Delicious | How to cook barley | Khaana Khazana Tasty

tofu

🥗Healthier: tempeh

💰Cheaper: edamame

Tempeh offers a higher protein content while being a cost-effective option.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: coconut aminos

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Coconut aminos are lower in sodium, while liquid aminos offer a similar taste.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola oil is often more affordable.

egg

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: aquafaba

Flaxseed meal provides a vegan option while aquafaba is a cost-effective egg substitute.

Rinse barley under cold water until water runs clear.

Cook barley in boiling water until tender, about 30-40 minutes; drain and set aside.

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add minced garlic and ginger; sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add diced carrots and bell peppers; stir-fry until tender, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in cooked barley and mix well with vegetables.

Add peas and bean sprouts; cook for another 2-3 minutes until heated through.

Drizzle soy sauce and sesame oil over the mixture; stir to combine.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste; mix well.

Push the mixture to one side of the skillet and add beaten eggs to the empty side.

Scramble the eggs until just set, then mix into the barley and vegetable mixture.

Add chopped green onions and toss everything together.

Cook for an additional minute to heat through.

Serve hot, garnished with extra green onions if desired.

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