Barley.

[msanthrope]

7. You can make orzot. (Barley risotto.)

I am assuming you are using pearled barley, but if you are not, then you are using groats or Scotch barley?

Orzot (orzotto) is how you make risotto using pearled barley....take any standard risotto recipie you like, and sub in 1 1/2 cups pearled barley for the rice, and about 4 cups of stock for the liquid.

So--for orzotto milanese....

Take some olive oil and heat in a pan.

Add two finely diced shallots.

When soft add 1 1/2cups pearl barley.

Add salt, pepper, to taste.

Stir until the barley is coated and changes color slighty, and then half a cup of white wine.

When absorbed, start ladling in, a half cup at a time...4 cups of beef (or chicken) broth mixed 1/2 cup hot water that your saffron threads have been soaking in. Throw in threads and all.

Keep stirring. (You may not need all the stock. Stir in 1/2 cup at a time, wait for it to cook and be absorbed, then add more.)

When it tastes good, throw some cheese in it.

Serve.





Here's my families recipie for risotto milanese.