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Traditional Czech Houbový Kuba: Christmas-Eve Pearl-Barley Bake with Dried Forest Mushrooms, Garlic and Marjoram

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Czechia
2 hours 55 minutes
Serves 4
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Traditional Czech Houbový Kuba: Christmas-Eve Pearl-Barley Bake with Dried Forest Mushrooms, Garlic and Marjoram

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Soak the dried mushrooms in cool water for at least 2 hours. Squeeze them gently and chop into large pieces.

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1 1/2 cups pearl barley
2 to 3 handfuls dried forest mushrooms
4 tbsp lard, divided
2 large onions, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, crushed
1/2 tsp crushed caraway seeds
1 tsp dried marjoram
Salt and black pepper

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Drain both barley and mushrooms well before combining.

Rub the marjoram between your palms to release its aroma.

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