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The Roasting Tin Around the World

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Saffron Pearl Barley, Rainbow Vegetables and Gremolata

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One of my friends meticulously cuts up mountains of vegetables for soup every other week or so and this dish is inspired by his recipe. I like the addition of a good amount of pearl barley, so this thick soupy-stew is a meal in itself. The gremolata-style mixture of garlic, lemon zest and parsley to finish really makes this dish – reserve a spoonful to put on each bowl just before serving.

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Ingredients

good saffron (I like Belazu)
vegetable stock
pearl barley, rinsed
leeks, thinly sliced
fennel, thinly sliced
red peppers, roughly chopped
carrot, roughly chopped
chickpeas, drained
sea salt flakes, to taste
For the dressing:
garlic, finely chopped
lemon, zest and juice
olive oil
flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped

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