French Flair Barley Risotto

A delightful twist on a UCOOK fan favorite dish! Beautifully charred roasted leeks enrobed in a duxelles of mushrooms, crispy walnuts and fresh parsley, all sit atop a creamy cheesy barley risotto. Finished off with a sultana & sage-infused butter sauce, you’ll feel like a professional chef in your own kitchen!

French Flair Barley Risotto

with mushroom & walnut duxelles and sultana sage butter

4.5

Hands on Time: 30 - 45 minutes

Overall Time: 40 - 65 minutes

Ingredients:

From your kitchen:

  • Oil (cooking, olive or coconut)
  • Water
  • Salt & Pepper
  • Paper Towel
  • Butter
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  1. Leeks ON FLEEK

    Preheat the oven to 200°C. Boil the kettle. Rinse the halved Leeks and cut into 2-3cm pieces. Place on a roasting tray cut-side up. Coat in oil and season. Roast in the hot oven for 15-20 minutes until softened and charred. Place a pot over a medium heat. Once hot, toast the Walnuts for 3-5 minutes until golden, shifting occasionally. Remove from the pot on completion, finely chop and set aside.

  2. MUSHIE MADNESS

    Return the pot to a high heat with a drizzle of oil and a knob of butter. When hot, fry the chopped mushrooms for 3-5 minutes until soft and golden. In the last minute, add in ½ the grated garlic and fry for 1 minute until fragrant, shifting constantly. On completion, remove and place in a bowl. Mix ¾ of the chopped Walnuts and ½ the chopped parsley through the mushrooms.

  3. BEAUTIFUL BARLEY

    Dilute the stock with 450ml of boiling water. Return the pot to a medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, sauté the sliced celery for 2-4 minutes until soft. Stir in the remaining grated garlic and the barley. Fry for 1 minute until fragrant, shifting constantly. Add the wine and simmer until evaporated. Add a ladleful of stock and allow it to be absorbed, stirring regularly. Only add the next ladle of stock when the previous one has been fully absorbed. Repeat this process for 15-20 minutes until the barley is al dente. On completion, remove from the heat and stir through ½ the grated cheese and a knob of butter. Cover to keep warm.

  4. ASSEMBLE

    When the Leeks are done, top with the mushroom mixture, and the remaining grated cheese. Turn the oven to its highest temperature or the grill setting. Pop the tray back in the oven and grill for 3-5 minutes until the cheese is melted.

  5. SAUCY SAGE

    Place a pan over a medium-high heat with 40g of butter. Once foaming, add in the picked sage leaves. Fry for 1-2 minutes until crispy. On completion, remove the sage from the pan and drain on a paper towel. Add the Sultanas to the sage-infused butter and return to the heat. Cook for 1 minute until plumped. Remove from the heat.

  6. LET’S EAT!

    Generously pile up the barley risotto. Lay over the loaded Leeks and a drizzle of the sage-infused sultana butter. Sprinkle over the remaining Walnuts, chopped parsley and sage leaves. Wow!

  1. Leeks ON FLEEK

    Preheat the oven to 200°C. Boil the kettle. Rinse the halved Leeks and cut into 2-3cm pieces. Place on a roasting tray cut-side up. Coat in oil and season. Roast in the hot oven for 15-20 minutes until softened and charred. Place a pot over a medium heat. Once hot, toast the Walnuts for 3-5 minutes until golden, shifting occasionally. Remove from the pot on completion, finely chop and set aside.

  2. MUSHIE MADNESS

    Return the pot to a high heat with a drizzle of oil and a knob of butter. When hot, fry the chopped mushrooms for 3-5 minutes until soft and golden. In the last minute, add in ½ the grated garlic and fry for 1 minute until fragrant, shifting constantly. On completion, remove and place in a bowl. Mix ¾ of the chopped Walnuts and ½ the chopped parsley through the mushrooms.

  3. BEAUTIFUL BARLEY

    Dilute the stock with 900ml of boiling water. Return the pot to a medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, sauté the sliced celery for 3-5 minutes, until soft. Stir in the remaining grated garlic and the barley. Fry for 1 minute until fragrant, shifting constantly. Add the wine and simmer until evaporated. Add a ladleful of stock and allow it to be absorbed, stirring regularly. Only add the next ladle of stock when the previous one has been fully absorbed. Repeat this process for 20-25 minutes until the barley is al dente. On completion, remove from the heat and stir through ½ the grated cheese and a knob of butter. Cover to keep warm.

  4. ASSEMBLE

    When the Leeks are done, top with the mushroom mixture, and the remaining grated cheese. Turn the oven to its highest temperature or the grill setting. Pop the tray back in the oven and grill for 3-5 minutes until the cheese is melted.

  5. SAUCY SAGE

    Place a pan over a medium-high heat with 60g of butter. Once foaming, add in the picked sage leaves. Fry for 1-2 minutes until crispy. On completion, remove the sage from the pan and drain on a paper towel. Add the Sultanas to the sage-infused butter and return to the heat. Cook for 1 minute until plumped. Remove from the heat.

  6. LET’S EAT!

    Generously pile up the barley risotto. Lay over the loaded Leeks and a drizzle of the sage-infused sultana butter. Sprinkle over the remaining Walnuts, chopped parsley and sage leaves. Wow!

  1. Leeks ON FLEEK

    Preheat the oven to 200°C. Boil the kettle. Rinse the halved Leeks and cut into 2-3cm pieces. Place on a roasting tray cut-side up. Coat in oil and season. Roast in the hot oven for 20-25 minutes until softened and charred. Place a large pot over a medium heat. Once hot, toast the Walnuts for 3-5 minutes until golden, shifting occasionally. Remove from the pot on completion, finely chop and set aside.

  2. MUSHIE MADNESS

    Return the pot to a high heat with a drizzle of oil and a knob of butter. When hot, fry the chopped mushrooms for 4-5 minutes until soft and golden. In the last minute, add in ½ the grated garlic and fry for 2 minutes until fragrant, shifting constantly. On completion, remove and place in a bowl. Mix ¾ of the chopped Walnuts and ½ the chopped parsley through the mushrooms.

  3. BEAUTIFUL BARLEY

    Dilute the stock with 1L of boiling water. Return the pot to a medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, sauté the sliced celery for 5-6 minutes, until soft. Stir in the remaining grated garlic and the barley. Fry for 1 minute until fragrant, shifting constantly. Add the wine and simmer until evaporated. Add a ladleful of stock and allow it to be absorbed, stirring regularly. Only add the next ladle of stock when the previous one has been fully absorbed. Repeat this process for 25-30 minutes until the barley is al dente. On completion, remove from the heat and stir through ½ the grated cheese and a knob of butter. Cover to keep warm.

  4. ASSEMBLE

    When the Leeks are done, top with the mushroom mixture, and the remaining grated cheese. Turn the oven to its highest temperature or the grill setting. Pop the tray back in the oven and grill for 5-6 minutes until the cheese is melted.

  5. SAUCY SAGE

    Place a pan over a medium-high heat with 80g of butter. Once foaming, add in the picked sage leaves. Fry for 1-2 minutes until crispy. On completion, remove the sage from the pan and drain on a paper towel. Add the Sultanas to the sage-infused butter and return to the heat. Cook for 1 minute until plumped. Remove from the heat.

  6. LET’S EAT!

    Generously pile up the barley risotto. Lay over the loaded Leeks and a drizzle of the sage-infused sultana butter. Sprinkle over the remaining Walnuts, chopped parsley and sage leaves. Wow!

  1. Leeks ON FLEEK

    Preheat the oven to 200°C. Boil the kettle. Rinse the halved Leeks and cut into 2-3cm pieces. Place on a roasting tray cut-side up. Coat in oil and season. Roast in the hot oven for 20-25 minutes until softened and charred. Place a large pot over a medium heat. Once hot, toast the Walnuts for 3-5 minutes until golden, shifting occasionally. Remove from the pot on completion, finely chop and set aside.

  2. MUSHIE MADNESS

    Return the pot to a high heat with a drizzle of oil and a knob of butter. When hot, fry the chopped mushrooms for 5-6 minutes until soft and golden. In the last minute, add in ½ the grated garlic and fry for 2 minutes until fragrant, shifting constantly. On completion, remove and place in a bowl. Mix ¾ of the chopped Walnuts and ½ the chopped parsley through the mushrooms.

  3. BEAUTIFUL BARLEY

    Dilute the stock with 1,5L of boiling water. Return the pot to a medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, sauté the sliced celery for 5-6 minutes, until soft. Stir in the remaining grated garlic and the barley. Fry for 1 minute until fragrant, shifting constantly. Add the wine and simmer until evaporated. Add a ladleful of stock and allow it to be absorbed, stirring regularly. Only add the next ladle of stock when the previous one has been fully absorbed. Repeat this process for 25-30 minutes until the barley is al dente. On completion, remove from the heat and stir through ½ the grated cheese and a knob of butter. Cover to keep warm.

  4. ASSEMBLE

    When the Leeks are done, top with the mushroom mixture, and the remaining grated cheese. Turn the oven to its highest temperature or the grill setting. Pop the tray back in the oven and grill for 5-6 minutes until the cheese is melted.

  5. SAUCY SAGE

    Place a pan over a medium-high heat with 100g of butter. Once foaming, add in the picked sage leaves. Fry for 1-2 minutes until crispy. On completion, remove the sage from the pan and drain on a paper towel. Add the Sultanas to the sage-infused butter and return to the heat. Cook for 1 minute until plumped. Remove from the heat.

  6. LET’S EAT!

    Generously pile up the barley risotto. Lay over the loaded Leeks and a drizzle of the sage-infused sultana butter. Sprinkle over the remaining Walnuts, chopped parsley and sage leaves. Wow!

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the preparation time for French Flair Barley Risotto?

The preparation time for French Flair Barley Risotto with mushroom & walnut duxelles and sultana sage butter is between 30 and 45 minutes.

What is the total time required to make French Flair Barley Risotto with mushroom & walnut duxelles and sultana sage butter?

The total time required to make French Flair Barley Risotto with mushroom & walnut duxelles and sultana sage butter is between 40 and 65 minutes.

How many servings does French Flair Barley Risotto provide?

4 servings

What are the main ingredients in French Flair Barley Risotto?

Button Mushrooms, Celery Stick, Celery Sticks, Fresh Parsley, Fresh Sage, Garlic Clove, Garlic Cloves, Italian-style Hard Cheese, Leeks, Pearled Barley, Sultanas, Vegetable Stock, Walnut, Walnuts, White Wine

What is the nutritional information of French Flair Barley Risotto?

Calories: 884, Carbs: 113 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 35.4 grams, Sugar: 23 grams, Salt: 1198 grams

How do I prepare French Flair Barley Risotto?

LET’S EAT!: Generously pile up the barley risotto. Lay over the loaded leeks and a drizzle of the sage-infused sultana butter. Sprinkle over the remaining walnuts, chopped parsley and sage leaves. Wow! ASSEMBLE: When the leeks are done, top with the mushroom mixture, and the remaining grated cheese. Turn the oven to its highest temperature or the grill setting. Pop the tray back in the oven and grill for 3-5 minutes until the cheese is melted. SAUCY SAGE: Place a pan over a medium-high heat with 60g of butter. Once foaming, add in the picked sage leaves. Fry for 1-2 minutes until crispy. On completion, remove the sage from the pan and drain on a paper towel. Add the sultanas to the sage-infused butter and return to the heat. Cook for 1 minute until plumped. Remove from the heat. LEEKS ON FLEEK: Preheat the oven to 200°C. Boil the kettle. Rinse the halved leeks and cut into 2-3cm pieces. Place on a roasting tray cut-side up. Coat in oil and season. Roast in the hot oven for 15-20 minutes until softened and charred. Place a pot over a medium heat. Once hot, toast the walnuts for 3-5 minutes until golden, shifting occasionally. Remove from the pot on completion, finely chop and set aside. MUSHIE MADNESS: Return the pot to a high heat with a drizzle of oil and a knob of butter. When hot, fry the chopped mushrooms for 3-5 minutes until soft and golden. In the last minute, add in ½ the grated garlic and fry for 1 minute until fragrant, shifting constantly. On completion, remove and place in a bowl. Mix ¾ of the chopped walnuts and ½ the chopped parsley through the mushrooms. BEAUTIFUL BARLEY: Dilute the stock with 900ml of boiling water. Return the pot to a medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, sauté the sliced celery for 3-5 minutes, until soft. Stir in the remaining grated garlic and the barley. Fry for 1 minute until fragrant, shifting constantly. Add the wine and simmer until evaporated. Add a ladleful of stock and allow it to be absorbed, stirring regularly. Only add the next ladle of stock when the previous one has been fully absorbed. Repeat this process for 20-25 minutes until the barley is al dente. On completion, remove from the heat and stir through ½ the grated cheese and a knob of butter. Cover to keep warm.

What should be prepared from my kitchen to make French Flair Barley Risotto?

Button Mushrooms, Celery Stick, Celery Sticks, Fresh Parsley, Fresh Sage, Garlic Clove, Garlic Cloves, Italian-style Hard Cheese, Leeks, Pearled Barley, Sultanas, Vegetable Stock, Walnut, Walnuts, White Wine

How many calories does French Flair Barley Risotto have?

884 calories

How much fat content does French Flair Barley Risotto have?

grams

Woolies Products in this dish

Photo of Fresh Sage 20 g

Fresh Sage 20 G

Photo of Fresh Parsley 80 g

Fresh Parsley 80 G

Photo of Baby Button Mushrooms 150 g

Baby Button Mushrooms 150 G

Photo of Fresh Parsley 30 g

Fresh Parsley 30 G

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