What is “Rice Barley” ?
“Rice barley” is barley processed to remove the dark crease in the center, giving it a shape that resembles rice. With its slightly firm texture, it mixes well with rice without feeling out of place, allowing you to easily add dietary fiber to your meals.
It can be cooked like rice and provides a generous amount of dietary fiber, making it a health food you’ll want to incorporate into your daily routine.
Rice Barley Processing Steps
Recommended Dishes
Rice barley is known for its distinct, separate grains and a slightly firm texture. Resembling the appearance of rice, it can be mixed with rice or used as a substitute in rice dishes. It absorbs flavors well and remains non-sticky, making it ideal for seasoned rice recipes.
Easy and Healthy Recipes for Rice Barley
Rice Barley Fried Rice（cooking time：10min）
＊excluding rice cooking time
Ingredients (For 2 servings)
- ★14.1 oz (400g) Rice with Rice Barley (cooked)
- ★2 Eggs (scrambled)
- ★1.4 oz (40g) Roast pork (cut into cubes)
- ★1 oz (30g) Shrimp
- 0.4 oz (12g) Fried rice seasoning pastes
- 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil
- Green onion (chopped, to taste)
Method
1．Sauté the ingredients labeled as ★ in vegetable oil until they are well-separated. Then add the fried rice seasonings to enhance the flavor.
2．Finally, add the chopped green onions and turn off the heat. Once plated, your dish is ready to serve.
Veggie Onigiri with Dietary Fiber（cooking time：10min）
＊excluding rice cooking time
Ingredients (For 4 servings)
- ★1.9 oz (55g) Rice Barley
- ★7.9 oz (225g) Rice
- ★2.1 oz (60g) Corn
- ★13.6 oz (385g) Water
- ★3.5 oz (100g) Frozen Mixed Vegetables
- ★1.1 oz (30g) Vegetable stock seasoning
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Method
1．Add ★ to the rice cooker and cook the rice.
2．Once cooked, season with salt and pepper, shape into rice balls, and serve.
Rice Barley Shrimp Pilaf（cooking time：10min）
＊excluding rice cooking time
Ingredients (For 2 servings)
- 3.5 oz (100g) Frozen shrimp
- 3.5 oz (100g) Frozen mixed vegetables
- 1/2 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- Pepper (a pinch)
- Parsley (a pinch)
- ★10.6 oz (300g) Rice
- ★1.8 oz (50g) Rice Barley
- ★15.2 fl oz (450ml) Water
- ★1.7 fl oz (50ml) White wine
- ★1 cube Bouillon
- ★1/4 teaspoon Salt
- ★1/2 tablespoon Olive oil
Method
1．Thaw the frozen shrimp and frozen mixed vegetables. Wash the parsley and chop it finely.
2．Rinse the rice. Add the ★ ingredients and cook the rice.
3．Coat a frying pan with olive oil and stir-fry the shrimp and mixed vegetables. Season with salt and pepper.
4．Mix the sautéed mixture from step 3 into the cooked rice.
5．Serve and top with parsley.
