Comments on: Chicken and Pearl Barley Casserole

By: Maggie

Maggie — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 22:50:31 +0000

If this stew was so horrible why would you want to inflict it on others? Just a thought.

By: Kerri

Kerri — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 11:54:17 +0000

Thanks, Lex!

I cooked this for over an hour at a low heat, Phil. Too long perhaps?

I’ve never tried cawl, Gareth. Maybe my mum can give it a go with the rest of the bag!

You’d be welcome to it, Alex, I’m sure my mum isn’t particularly thrilled at receiving yet more leftovers!

By: Alex

Alex — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 09:58:00 +0000

Ooh, chuck the rest of your bag my way! I love pearl barley and it's that rubbery / chewy texture that makes me love it, I go through a few bags in the Winter using it for lunchtime soups. .-= Alex´s last blog ..Tea Towel Sewing Machine Cover =-.

By: Stephen

Stephen — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:14:26 +0000

I quite liked this – it was rather like barley risotto. I do like barley though, haven’t had it for a while so it was really good to have some again.

By: Gareth

Gareth — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:00:40 +0000

Pearl Barley works well in Cawl.

By: Phil Dean

Phil Dean — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:41:02 +0000

You should cook the pearl barley for longer and over a low heat. It goes very soft and loses the rubbery texture. I think it needs about 20-25 mins – it goes like risotto rice and has a slight bite.
.-= Phil Dean´s last blog ..Sunday afternoon and The Stansfield Arms =-.

By: LexEat!

LexEat! — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:02:53 +0000

Ooh I love barley in stews and casseroles – this looks delicious!
.-= LexEat!´s last blog ..A week in Buenos Aires, Argentina =-.