Thai Barley Stir-Fry - OLDWAYS - Cultural Food Traditions OLDWAYS – Cultural Food Traditions

Ingredients

• ½ cup whole grain barley kernels (hulled or hull-less 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 Chinese or regular eggplant
• ½ cup chopped red bell pepper
• ½ cup chopped onion
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint leaves
• 8 to 10 drops red pepper sauce (or some red pepper flakes)
• 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
• 1 teaspoon soy sauce
• 3 tablespoons chopped peanuts
• Shredded red cabbage and carrot curls, for garnish