1. In a medium frypan on medium heat, drizzle some olive oil and add the broccolini spears, garlic and pan fry for 2 minutes on each side, until there is some charring. Season well with sea salt.
2. Bring a medium pot of salted water to the boil, and add the pearl barley.
3. Cook for 20-25 minutes until the pearl barley is tender. Drain, and return to a medium bowl.
4. While still warm, add the lemon juice, zest, sea salt and oil.
5. Combine the broccolini with the pearl barley and parsley.
6. Spoon onto a serving plate.
7. Sprinkle over black pepper and grate over the pecorino cheese.
8. Serve with extra pecorino and lemon wedges on the side.

© 2016 Recipe by Hetty McKinnon