Barley Porridge with Vegetables

Ingredients

Pearl barley 250 g

Carrot 1

Onion 1

Tomato paste 1 tbsp

Vegetable oil 2 tbsp

Salt to taste

Rinse the pearl barley thoroughly, cover with 1 liter of water, and let soak for a couple of hours. Then drain and cook in 1 liter of salted water until tender. While the barley is cooking, prepare the vegetables.

Wash, peel, and coarsely grate the carrots. Peel and cut the onion into half rings. Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat and fry the carrots first. Then add the onion and fry, stirring, for 4-5 minutes, until half-cooked.

 When the onions and carrots are soft and lightly browned, add the tomato paste, stir, season with salt, and cover. Simmer for another 5-7 minutes over low heat, stirring occasionally.

When the barley is done, add the fried vegetables, stir, and serve. Sprinkle with chopped herbs, if desired.

Enjoy!