4 barley sesame fry Recipes

dry sherry, japanese soy sauce , plus more if needed (shoyu or tamari), seasoned rice vinegar (can use 2 tbsp plain rice vinegar plus 1/2 tsp white sugar), dijon mustard (whole-grain is nice), fresh ginger, grated, garlic cloves, minced, toasted sesame oil, molasses or 1 tsp dark brown sugar, crushed red pepper flakes, ground star anise (optional) or 1/4 tsp chinese five spice powder (optional), boneless skinless chicken thighs or 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, broccoli, peanut oil or 1 tbsp canola oil, water chestnuts, drained, cooked barley (can use a mix also) or 4 cups cooked short-grain brown rice (can use a mix also) or 4 cups cooked chinese black rice (can use a mix also) or 4 cups cooked colusari red rice (can use a mix also)

pearled barley, frozen stir-fry vegetables , defrosted and chopped, toasted sesame seeds, divided, skinless salmon fillets, honey, low-sodium soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, chili flakes, chopped scallions

fresh, whole bell peppers , as many varieties as possible, celery stalk, diced, garlic cloves, crushed or minced, garlic powder, onion, diced, ground marjoram, olive oil, mushrooms (any variety) washed and chopped, cooked barley, cooked rolled oats, sunflower seeds, toasted, pecans, toasted, sesame paste, soy sauce, peanut oil, for frying (optional), freshly grated parmesan cheese to taste