GREEN PEAS AND EGG BARLEY (PFÄRVEL)

GREEN PEAS AND EGG BARLEY (PFÄRVEL)

This comforting recipe for Green Peas and Egg Barley (Pfärvel) offers a taste of traditional Jewish cooking, updated for modern kitchens. The dish features tender egg barley and sweet green peas, simmered in a flavorful broth and baked to perfection. It's a simple yet satisfying meal, perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. The combination of textures and flavors creates a delightful and nostalgic experience.

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup Butter
  • 1 cup Egg barley (pfärvel) (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))
  • 1 quart Boiling water
  • 1/2 cup Sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 can Green peas, strained (canned or frozen) (Or 1/2 peck, estimated to be about 2 cups)

Instructions

  1. 1Melt the butter in a large oven-safe skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the egg barley and cook, stirring frequently, until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes. This is the pfärvel.
  2. 2Pour in the boiling water. Add the sugar and salt. Stir to combine.
  3. 3Stir in the strained green peas. Transfer the skillet or Dutch oven to a preheated moderate oven at 350°F (175°C) and bake for 30 minutes, or until the egg barley is tender and every kernel stands out separately.
  4. 4Serve hot.
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