Mushroom Barley Risotto

Name: Mushroom Barley Risotto
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 27 min
Total time: 32 min
Cuisine: Mediterranean, European, Italian
Ingredients: 10 dried shiitake mushrooms; 1 cup pearl barley ((rinsed)); 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 3 cloves garlic ((finely chopped)); 1 onion ((finely chopped)); 400 gm. button mushrooms - sliced ((14 oz.)); 2 tablespoons rice vinegar; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 2.5 cups water; Freshly chopped parlsey or cilantro