June 10, 2009
You'll hear most people, including myself, get pretty excited about various Spring seasonals such as strawberries , asparagus , and even ramps . Yes, I've talked (or typed, or typed and ...
Other Names: 大黄 (Chinese), راوند (Arabic), Ruibarbo (Portuguese), Rhubarbe (French), Ruibarbo (Spanish) All Translations
Edited by: Barnaby Dorfman
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Wikipedia
Rhubarb is a group of plants that belong to the genus ''Rheum'' in the family Polygonaceae. They are herbaceous perennial plants growing from short, thick rhizomes. They have large leaves that are somewhat triangular shaped with long fleshy petioles. They have small flowers grouped in large compound leafy greenish-white to rose-red inflorescence. While the leaves are toxic, the plants have medicinal uses, but most commonly the plant's stalks are cooked and used in pies and other foods for their tart flavour. A number of varieties have been domesticated for human consumption, most of which are recognised as ''Rheum x hybridum'' by the Royal Horticultural Society.
[edit] About Rhubarb
The stalk of the rhubarb plant ranges from green to dark red and has a very sour flavor with long thin fibers running the length of the stalk. Similar in consistency to celery, rhubarb is usually chopped and cooked with sugar to sweeten, then eaten in a pudding like texture or put into pies and other desserts. The flavor combines well with strawberries. Note: the leaves are toxic and should not be eaten.
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Recipes With Rhubarb
Baked Rhubarb With Raspberries
Cream, Raspberries, Rhubarb, Unsalted Butter, Vanilla
Cream, Raspberries, Rhubarb, Unsalted Butter, Vanilla
Gingered Rhubarb With Vanilla Ice Cream
Gingerroot, Mint, Orange Juice, Rhubarb, Sugar
Gingerroot, Mint, Orange Juice, Rhubarb, Sugar
Poached Rhubarb With Grapefruit
Grapefruit, Rhubarb, Sugar
Grapefruit, Rhubarb, Sugar
Asian Rhubarb Jam
Candied Ginger, Five-Spice Powder, Granulated Sugar, Lemon Juice, Pepper
Candied Ginger, Five-Spice Powder, Granulated Sugar, Lemon Juice, Pepper
Gingered Spring Jam
Crystallized Ginger, Lemon Juice, Pectin, Rhubarb, Sugar
Crystallized Ginger, Lemon Juice, Pectin, Rhubarb, Sugar
