Ingredients

  • 13 cup short-grain brown rice, rinsed 13 cup hulled barley, rinsed
  • 3/4 tsp. salt
  • 2 Tbs. minced fresh ginger
  • 1 Tbs. dark sesame oil
  • 1 15-oz. can adzuki beans, drained and rinsed
  • 2 Tbs. mirin (sweet rice wine)
  • 1 tsp. umeboshi vinegar
  • 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions (white and light green parts)

Method

  • Combine rice, barley and 3 cups water in medium saucepan.
  • Bring to a boil, and add 1/4 tsp.
  • salt.
  • Reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered, about 30 minutes, or until water reaches level of grains.
  • Reduce heat to low, cover and cook 5 minutes more, or until grains are dry.
  • (Do not disturb steam holes that have formed.)
  • Remove from heat, and let stand 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat ginger and sesame oil in medium skillet over medium heat until ginger begins to sizzle, about 3 minutes.
  • Add beans, mirin, vinegar and remaining 1/2 tsp.
  • salt.
  • Cook over medium-high heat, stirring often, about 3 minutes, or until liquid evaporates.
  • Stir beans into cooked rice and barley.
  • Taste, and add more salt if desired.
  • Sprinkle with chopped green onions.
  • Serve with Japanese Spring Vegetable Ragout.