| 4 | c | Chicken Stock or canned chicken broth |
| 2 | c | Medium-grain rice |
| 1 | lg | Onion; chopped |
| 2 | md | Jalapenos; seeded and finely chopped |
| 1 | | Red bell pepper; seeded and coarsely chopped |
| 1 | | Yellow or green bell pepper; seeded and coarsely chopped |
| 3 | tb | Mild olive oil |
| 1 | tb | Sugar |
| 1 | c | Small to medium barley; cooked according to package directions |
| 1 | c | Golden raisins |
| 2 | | Jars; (6 oz. each) marinated artichoke hearts |
| 1 | c | Mayonnaise |
| 1 1/2 | tb | Mild or hot curry powder; (up to 3) |
| 1 | tb | Chinese hot chili oil |
| 2 | tb | Finely chopped fresh ginger |
| 1/2 | c | Flaked coconut |
| 1 | c | Roasted salted peanuts; chopped |
| 6 | | Scallions; green parts included, sliced into thin rings |