Barley with Wild Mushrooms and Ham

Procedure

1. Soak the dried porcini in hot water until soft. Drain the mushrooms and squeeze them out, reserving all the soaking liquid. Strain or decant the liquid to remove any sand or grit. Chop the mushrooms.
2. Heat the oil in a heavy pot. Add the onion and celery. Sauté briefly.
3. Add the barley and sauté briefly, as for making rice pilaf.