1
Adjust rack to top position and preheat oven to 450 degrees.
Bring ½ cup barley (1 cup for 4 servings; save the rest for another use), half the Fry Seasoning (you’ll use the rest later), 3 cups water (5 cups for 4), and a big pinch of salt to a boil in a small pot. Once boiling, reduce to a simmer; cover and cook until tender, 30-32 minutes.
Reserve ¼ cup barley cooking liquid (1⁄3 cup for 4), then drain and return to pot.