Oyster Mushroom And Barley Risotto - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 cups water
2/3 brown basmati rice or 2/3 white basmati rice
2/3 cup pearl barley
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 lb oyster mushroom, thinly sliced
1/2 cup vegetable broth
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon ground pepper

Preparation

Bring water to boil in large saucepan.
Add rice and barley and return to a boil.
Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally (about 45 minutes).
Heat olive oil in a large fry pan on medium heat.
Add mushrooms and saute until almost tender, 8-10 minutes.
Add the barley rice mixture to the mushrooms and stir.
Add in broth, cheese and pepper.
Stir until cheese melts and the mixture is creamy.