Poussin pearl barley risotto with kale - . Today I am sharing this Poussin pearl barley risotto with kale! A quick and easy dinner that is ready in under 20 minutes! Serve the pearl-barley risotto with the sausages and a drizzle of the gravy. Risotto made with barley and kale and butternut squash. Stir in the kale and parmesan and let season the risotto with salt and pepper. This Pearl Barley Risotto is a perfect example of the speedy meals I've been rustling up in my ThermoCook. The print-able recipe directly below is the 'old school' version using a saucepan on the hob, but directly below are instructions to make this in a ThermoCook.
Disclaimers aside, making risotto with pearl barley adds bite and texture that work very well with the smooth, green watercress puree.
Remove lid and continue adding water in same Hulled barley takes longer to cook than the more common pearl barley, but its higher fiber content.
This is our second pearl barley risotto.
You can cook Poussin pearl barley risotto with kale with 15 Ingredients and 5 steps. See the following guide!
Ingredients for Poussin pearl barley risotto with kale:
- 1 Poussin.
- 125 ml pearl barley.
- 100 g shredded kale.
- 75 ml white wine.
- 75 ml olive oil.
- 40 g butter.
- 6 sage leaves.
- 1 lemon.
- 500 ml ready made chicken stock.
- Asparagus.
- Poussin stock.
- 1 Celery (cut in half).
- 1 leek top (sliced).
- 1 carrot (cur in half).
- Sprig thyme and tarragon.
The first one was made with a peanut butter-barbecue curry base. The onus was on us to show a difference without compromising on the distinction. This pearl barley risotto may appear simple, yet it is extremely warm and comforting. Pearl barley is much cheaper than traditional risotto rice and more flavoursome too.
Step by step how to cook Poussin pearl barley risotto with kale:
- Debone poussin ensuring skin remains in place on chicken pieces.
- To make a stock put 15ml of Olive oil in a saucepan on medium heat and then gently fry the poussin bones until brown. Once bones are brown add celery, leek, carrot and peppercorn and gently fry for 1 minute. Next add 500ml of cold water bring to the boil and reduce heat to a low flame for 20-25 minutes and then strain and season stock with salt to taste..
- Add 15 ml of olive oil to a saucepan and toast pearl barley for 2 minutes until lightly golden and 75ml of white wine and cook on a low flame until it has evaporated. Next add 350 ml of chicken stock to the pearl barley and cover with a lid for 25 minutes adding more stock if the pearl barley dries out. After 25 minutes the risotto should be ready. Add half of the poussin stock and set risotto aside..
- Turn your oven to 180c fan. Add 15 ml of olive oil to a oven proof pan and gently fry the shredded kale for 5 minutes and set kale aside. Wipe the pan using tissue and then add 15 ml olive oil and butter. Next season the poussin with salt and pepper and pan fry for 6 minutes or until golden, basing to keep it moist. Once golden add sage leaves and place in the oven for another 6 min. Once out probe chicken checking internal temperature..
- Add the remaining poussin stock to the pearl barley risotto along with the kale and liquid from the pan fried poussin pan. Serve the risotto in bowls topping with the poussin pieces and grate lemon zest to add freshness..
This is designed to be a low cost recipe. Add the remaining butter to the pan and stir through. Serve the risotto garnished with the remaining sage. Make this easy risotto recipe using high fibre pearl barley instead of rice. A new recipe for risotto that you will love.