Thai Barley Stir-fry - Kentucky Living

Ingredients

• Serves 4. SERVES
• 1/2 cup regular pearl barley
• 1 cup water
• 2 Tablespoons peanut or vegetable oil, divided
• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, cut into bite-size pieces
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1 cup thinly sliced eggplant
• 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 3 Tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
• 1 Tablespoon chopped fresh mint leaves
• 8 to 10 drops red pepper sauce
• 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
• 1 Tablespoon oyster sauce
• 1 teaspoon soy sauce
• 3 Tablespoons chopped peanuts
• Shredded red cabbage and carrot curls, for garnish