Ričet (Traditional Slovenian Pearl Barley, Bean & Root Vegetable Hearth Pot) – Authentic Slovenia Recipe
Slovenia’s classic rustic barley and bean pot simmered slowly until rich and velvety.
- Country of Origin
- 🇸🇮 Slovenia (Central Europe, Europe)
- Dietary Profile
- vegan
- Prep Time
- 15 min
- Cook Time
- 25 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Signature Staples
- Plump pearl barley, Red or borlotti beans, Diced carrots, Lots of fresh flat-leaf parsley, Garlic
Ingredients for Ričet (Traditional Slovenian Pearl Barley, Bean & Root Vegetable Hearth Pot) (4 Servings)
- 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) plump pearl barley, prepped into bite-sized pieces
- 1.5 cups red or borlotti beans, washed and trimmed
- 1 cup diced carrots
- 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with lots of fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 1.5 tbsp traditional Slovenia seasoning (garlic, bay leaf, lovage)
- 2.5 cups rich culinary stock or aromatic cooking liquid, plus 2 tbsp cooking oil
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
- Warm cooking oil in a heavy pot over medium heat; gently sweat the minced onion, garlic, and lots of fresh flat-leaf parsley for 3–4 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in garlic, bay leaf, lovage and toast for 45 seconds to release the essential oils of Slovenia's kitchen.
- Add plump pearl barley and red or borlotti beans, tossing to coat in the aromatic base.
- Pour in the stock, bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer covered for 18–20 minutes until tender and deeply flavorful.
- Fold in diced carrots, adjust seasoning, and ladle steaming hot into deep bowls.