KUBA - Sherry B

Servings: 8
Ingredients:

1 1/2 c  Barley
1 1/2 c  Mushrooms; dried
7 c  Water
2 ts Salt
1/4 ts Black pepper
2 c  Garlic; finely minced
3/4 c  Onion; dried  finely choppe
1/4 c  Butter
1 ts Marjoram

This is a recipe for a Czech barley casserole that is traditionally
served on Christmas Eve but is also good as a side dish. Cook the
onion in the butter until translucent. Wash the mushrooms until free
from grit.
Add the barley (or barley grits, mushrooms, salt and water to the
onions and cook, uncovered, until the water has evaporated, stirring
frequently. (Mixture will be very thick.) Add the remaining
ingredients.
Place in a greased casserole or baking dish and bake at 350 degrees
for 30 to 35 minutes. I usually cut this recipe in half unless we are
having a really big crowd. It also freezes well.