Jamaican Barley Vegetable Confetti Food

JAMAICAN VEGGIE PATTIES

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a deep saucepan over a medium heat and cook the onion with a small pinch of salt for 8-10 mins, stirring regularly until softened. Add the garlic, 2 tsp of the curry powder and the herbs, and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
• Add the mixed vegetables, stock, sugar and hot pepper sauce, if using. Turn the heat up to high, bring the mixture to the boil, then reduce the the heat to low, cover and simmer for about 10 mins. Add the bread, then continue to simmer over a low heat for another 8-10 mins, stirring occasionally until thickened. Taste for seasoning and leave to cool.
• Roll the pastry out on a lightly floured surface to a 5mm thickness. Stamp out 16-20 circles (about 8cm in diameter) using a biscuit cutter, then spoon the cooled filling over one half of each pastry circle. Fold the other half of the pastry over to enclose the filling and create a semi-circle then crimp the edge with a fork to seal. To freeze, put the patties on a baking tray lined with baking parchment and open-freeze until solid. Transfer to a freezer bag, seal and freeze for up to two months. Defrost in the fridge overnight before using or bake the patties from frozen.
• Heat the oven to 220C/200C fan/gas 7. Arrange the patties on a baking tray lined with baking parchment. Whisk the turmeric and remaining 1 tsp curry powder into the beaten egg, then brush this over the patties. Bake for 18-20 mins (or 25 mins from frozen) until the pastry is golden and cooked through, then serve immediately.

BARLEY CONFETTI

Steps:

• Combine the barley and vegetables in a large bowl.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, onion, garlic and vinegar.
• Toss with barley and vegetables. Serve cold.

CONFETTI BARLEY PILAF

Steps:

• In a large nonstick skillet, saute onion and garlic in oil until tender. Add barley; saute for 3-5 minutes or until lightly browned. Add the mushrooms, carrot, cabbage, red pepper, basil and oregano. Cook and stir until vegetables are crisp-tender, about 3 minutes., Stir in broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 40-45 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and barley is tender.

JAMAICAN BARLEY VEGETABLE CONFETTI

Steps:

• Boil the barley in 4½ C water for 45 minutes (or prepare according to package directions). Drain.
• Saute the vegetables in vegetable broth for about 10 minutes or until just tender.
• Add the Pickapeppa sauce and stir well.
• Stir in the cooked barley, mix well.
• Add more sauce if desired.
• * Pickapeppa, the ketchup of Jamaica, found on most every table, is a mix of tomatoes, vinegar, onions, mangoes, sugar, spices and peppers.

CARIBBEAN BEEF BARLEY SOUP WITH VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Pressure Cooker: Heat oil, over medium heat, and brown beef shank well on both sides, seasoning with salt and pepper, about 10 minutes; remove and set aside.
• Place onions and garlic in the pot and cook until softened, about 10 minutes; do not let brown (turn heat down if needed).
• Stir in allspice, cloves, thyme, and red pepper flakes; add wine and de-glaze pan and let evaporate a bit, about 2 minutes.
• Return meat and add both broths and water; close pressure cooker and cook until meat is tender, about 1 hour.
• Release pressure, uncover, add barley and fava beans; cover, cook medium low for 10 minutes.
• Release pressure, uncover, add potatoes, carrots, and cabbage; replace cover, cook until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes more.
• Adjust seasoning (salt and pepper) and serve garnished with green onions.
• Dutch Oven on Stove Top: Heat oil, over medium heat, in a Dutch oven and brown well on both sides, seasoning with salt and pepper, about 10 minutes; remove and set aside.
• Add onions and garlic to the pot and cook until softened, about 10 minutes; do not let onions brown (turn heat down a little, if necessary).
• Stir in allspice, cloves, thyme, and red pepper flakes; add wine and de-glaze pan and let mostly evaporate, 2 minutes.
• Return meat to pot and add broths and water; cover, reduce heat to low and simmer until meat is tender, about 2 hours.
• Add fava beans and barley and simmer, covered, medium low until tender, about 30 minutes.
• Add potatoes, carrots, and cabbage, simmer, covered 10 to 15 minutes; adjust seasoning (salt and pepper).
• Serve garnished with green onions.
• Slow Cooker: Heat oil in a large skillet, over medium heat, and brown meat well on both sides, seasoning with salt and pepper, about 10 minutes; place in slow cooker.
• Add onions and garlic to skillet, cook until softened, about 10 minutes; do not let onions brown (reduce heat).
• Stir in allspice, thyme, and red pepper flakes; de-glaze with wine and let most of the wine evaporate.
• Add mixture to slow cooker along with both broths, water, and remaining ingredients, up to, but not including, the green onions.
• Cook on low 7 to 9 hours or high 5 to 6 hours; serve garnished with green onions.

VEGETABLE CONFETTI

Steps:

• In a large skillet over medium high heat, heat oil and 2 tablespoons chicken broth.
• Cook, stirring the scallions and garlic in the oil/broth mixture for 2 minutes.
• Add remaining chicken broth (1/2 cup) and vegetables; cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until vegetables are cooked.
• Sprinkle with herbs and pepper.