Beef and pearl barley soup

Directions

1. Wash the meat then place in a large pan with 3l water. Bring to a boil and cook for 40 minutes.

2. Wash the pearl barley and set aside to soak in a bowl of water. Heat the achiote oil in a pan and use to fry the onions, chilli and garlic for about 4 minutes, or until soft.

3. Take off the heat an set aside. Add the fried ingredients to the meat then drain and stir in the pearl barley.

4. Bring the mixture back to a boil and cook for 20 minutes.

5. At this point stir in the cabbage and potatoes.

6. Cook for about 15 minutes more, or until the potatoes are tender.

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