Barley Risotto With Leeks and Peas – Oracibo

Ingredients

• 1 cup pearl barley, placed in a bowl & covered with cold water for up to 6 hours
• 1 cup leeks, cleaned & chopped or sliced (see below)
• 1 cup fresh shelled peas, blanched(see below) or frozen peas, thawed
• 4 Tbsp. butter
• ¼ cup white wine
• ¼ – ½ cup Parmigiano Reggiano, finely grated
• 2 tsp. flat leaf parsley, finely chopped
• 1 Tbsp. chives, chopped
• 6 cups low salt chicken broth or homemade stock(see below)