Yungdrung Bon-Inspired Tibetan Barley and Mushroom Stew

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A hearty, earthy stew featuring nutty barley and wild mushrooms, inspired by traditional Tibetan Bon cuisine. This Tibetan-inspired vegan recipe, ready in about 75 minutes, pairs pearled barley, dried shiitake mushrooms, water for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 25 min Cook: 50 min Serves 4 Tibetan cuisine 280 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Soak 1/2 cup dried shiitake mushrooms in 1 cup warm water for 20 minutes until softened, then slice thinly and reserve the soaking liquid.
  2. Step 2: Rinse 1 cup pearled barley under cold water and drain.
  3. Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 large diced yellow onion, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until fragrant and translucent.
  4. Step 4: Add 2 diced medium carrots and sliced mushrooms to the pot. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Step 5: Pour in 4 cups water plus the reserved mushroom soaking liquid (discard sediment) and bring to a boil.
  6. Step 6: Stir in the rinsed barley, 2 tbsp soy sauce, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 40-45 minutes until barley is tender and stew has thickened.
  7. Step 7: Stir in 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro just before serving for a fresh herbal note.

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