Some people have it as an appetizer, others have it during the meal instead of rice.

有人把它当作一道开胃菜，也有人不吃米饭，就吃担担面当正餐。

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Eat pearled barley as a side dish instead of rice, use it for a hearty casserole, or boil it to create a unique base for a stir-fry meal.

吃珍珠麦作为一种附加菜代替米饭，利用它做丰盛的大餐，或者煮熟它为一顿饭去创造一个独特的基本菜。

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He says he's had one meal today, a bowl of rice. That's it.

他表示今天会吃一顿饭，一碗米饭。就是这样。

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Welcoming his guest in formal clothes with a lantern, the farmer allows it to rest in a guest room before assisting it with a bath and offering a meal of rice, beans and fish.

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