Spelt with Dried Shiitake Mushrooms & Barberries

I always look for wheat alternatives, and the fibre-packed ancient grain spelt is one of my favourite options. I first came across a similar dish on a family holiday in Italy, and my mother-in-law and I enjoyed it so much we complimented the Italian chef that came to chat to us from the kitchen. I’ve since made spelt in many variations. Here the dried shiitake adds a punch of flavour that goes very well with the nuttiness of the spelt. The tanginess of the barberries cuts through the earthy