Fine Cooking Rhubarb Recipes
Description
Rhubarb is a tart, crunchy vegetable that looks like a large pink celery stalk. It is a member of the buckwheat family and is native to Asia and Europe. Rhubarb is a popular ingredient in pies, jams, and other desserts. However, its tartness makes it a great ingredient for savory dishes as well. Here are some fine cooking rhubarb recipes that will let you enjoy rhubarb in all its glory.
Ingredients
For the rhubarb dishes, you will need:
- 2 pounds of rhubarb, washed and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/4 cup of sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon of ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon of ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup of butter (optional)
- 1/2 cup of orange juice
- 1/2 cup of water
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon of cornstarch
Instructions
The first step is to preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a large bowl, combine the rhubarb, sugar, ginger, nutmeg, and cinnamon. Mix until the rhubarb is evenly coated with the sugar mixture. Spread the rhubarb mixture into a 9x13 inch baking dish.
In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Once the butter has melted, add the orange juice, water, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Add the cornstarch and whisk until the mixture is thickened.
Pour the orange juice mixture over the rhubarb and spread it evenly. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the rhubarb is tender.
Remove the baking dish from the oven and let it cool for 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy your rhubarb with a dollop of freshly whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Equipment
- Large bowl
- 9x13 inch baking dish
- Small saucepan
- Whisk
- Aluminum foil
Notes
The amount of sugar and spices may be adjusted to taste. If you would like a tart dish, reduce the amount of sugar. For a sweeter dish, increase the amount of sugar.
Nutrition
One serving (1/6 of the dish) contains approximately 160 calories, 7.5g fat, 21g carbohydrates, and 2.5g protein.
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