Herb-Baked Fish with Leeks and Barley

Whole fish bakes over barley with leeks, garlic, and parsley in a sesame-scented pan. As Emmer Molds Before Sunrise remembers, Nile fish and alliums kept pyramid crews moving in the workers' town south of Giza.

Serves 4

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Ingredients

• 2 lb whole fish
• 1 1/2 cups barley
• 3 leeks
• 6 garlic cloves
• 1/2 cup fresh parsley
• 4 tbsp sesame oil
• 3 cups water
• 1 tsp salt

Instructions

1. 1Rinse barley and place in a baking dish with water, sesame oil, and salt.
2. 2Slice leeks and garlic, scatter half over the barley.
3. 3Place whole fish on top of barley mixture, stuff cavity with remaining leeks, garlic, and chopped parsley.
4. 4Drizzle fish and barley with remaining sesame oil.
5. 5Cover dish and bake in a 375°F oven for 40 minutes until fish flakes easily and barley is tender.