Barley Fritters with Spicy Tomato Sauce Served with Garlic Cream and Tomato Sauce

1.Mix the cooked barley, all-purpose flour, grated Parmesan, egg, chopped parsley, salt, black pepper, and minced garlic in a large bowl until well combined.

2.Form the mixture into small, palm-sized fritters.

3.Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat and fry the fritters until golden brown on both sides. Drain on paper towels.

4.For the spicy tomato sauce, heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and chopped red chili, frying until fragrant.

5.Add the tomato passata, sugar, salt, and crushed red pepper flakes to the saucepan. Simmer on low heat for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

6.For the garlic cream, combine heavy cream, minced garlic, salt, and olive oil in a small saucepan. Cook on low heat for 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until slightly thickened.

7.To serve, spoon a layer of spicy tomato sauce on a plate, place barley fritters on top, and drizzle with garlic cream. Garnish with fresh basil leaves and Parmesan shavings.