Turmeric Rice with Mochi Mugi Barley – Happy Donabe Life

Ingredients

• 2 rice cups (360 ml) short grain rice
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• Generous 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 packet ( 2 oz | 50 g) mochi mugi barley
• Generous 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 2 tablespoons sake
• 2 cups (480 ml) vegetable stock or water
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly-ground black pepper
• 1 bay leaf