Name: Barley Pudding with Lamb
Ingredients: 6 c Water; 2 ts Salt; 2 lb Boneless lamb, cut into; Serving chunks; 3 Cloves garlic, crushed; 1 c Barley; 2 tb Olive oil

One reason people are cynical is that they are not finding their identity fully in Christ. They understand they fall short of some self-prescribed standard. They look to who they are in the perspective of others. They are discontent with their weaknesses and jealous of the strengths of others. In lacking humility, they can’t imagine anyone revealing their insufficiencies. Often these people like to find fault in others, not only to make themselves look better, but also to keep others on the defense so the table is never turned on them. It’s insecurity. It’s self-protection. It’s a problem with the need to always be in control.

Randy Smith

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Meats	Italian	Meats	6	Servings

INGREDIENTS

6	c	Water
2	ts	Salt
2	lb	Boneless lamb, cut into
		Serving chunks
3		Cloves garlic, crushed
1	c	Barley
2	tb	Olive oil

INSTRUCTIONS

1>. Place the water, salt, lamb and garlic in a 4-quart heavy, covered
saucepan. Bring to a boil, turn to a simmer, cover and cook for 2 hours.
2>. Remove all from the pot, reserving the broth. Remove the fat from the
broth and add enough water to make six cups. 3>. Place the barley in a
grain grinder and grind very coarsley. You want something like groats or
bulgar wheat in terms of texture. 4>. Stir the olive oil into the barley
groats and place in the pan. Return the meat and broth to the pan and bring
to a light boil. 5>. Simmer, covered, for 25 minutes or until the barley is
soft and tasty and the liquid is absorbed. 6>. Serve with crusty Italian
bread or with pita bread.
~ Jeff Smith "The Frugal Gourmet"
From Gemini's MASSIVE MealMaster collection at www.synapse.com/~gemini

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