Topic: Rhubarb Bellinis

[flossie]

Has anyone tried Hugh FW's Rhubarb Bellini recipe in River Cottage Year?
I have a glut of Rhubarb and am considering serving Bellinis from my shed.

Flossie  :)

[Curryandchips]

Would you post the details ?

[flossie]

Hugh Fw says that they are high favourite and give the classic peach bellini a  "a run for its money." 

To make rhubarb syrup ...

Cut up 500g of rhubarb
Put in a pan with thejuice of 2 oranges
Quiet simmer for about 10 mins until tender
Use a seive to strain off syrup into a jar
Leave to cool
Put in fridge to chill
Will keep in sealed jar in fridge for up to one month.

To serve...



A good slosh of syrup in every glass
Top up with dry sparkling wine or champagne - I wouldn't bother with the latter

You can use a baby rhubarb stalk dipped in lightly beaten egg white and then caster sugar as a decorative edible swizzle stick.

I'll let you know if I get round to this - there is quite a lot of enthusiasm for a tasting session down on the allotment.

Carol

[lottief]

I haven't tried that but a particular favourite of mine is rhubarb, apple and ginger. Stew some rhubarb (with a little sugar if it is really tart). Puree it and then dilute the sludge with apple juice. Pour some of this mix into a glass with ice and top with fiery ginger beer!

Delish! (with or without vodka!)

lottief

[flossie]

thanks for this - will add it to the list of things to try

Floss

[Debs]

flossie,

Is there no sugar in the recipe or does it depend on the tartness of the rhubarb?

Debs

[flossie]

4 tablespoons - sorry! :o

[angle shades]

FLOSS,
   Will take you up on the bellinis,Sunday 11.30 am your shed or mine? ;D shades

[flossie]

I think that's a bit early in the day for drinking. 

[Debs]

...think I shall be making some of this.

Was confused at first, thought bellinis were russian(?) pancakes, but realised that that is blinis...

Debs ;D ;D ;D

[busy_lizzie]

I had quite a lot of syrup left from cooking some rhubarb and I have put the syrup in ice cube trays and put them in the freezer.  Now we can have rhubarb ice cubes with our drinks. They taste lovely with a variety of different drinks.  :) busy_lizzie

[kevs plot]

I'll shortly be experimenting with Rhubarb Daquiri recipes.

[Debs]

...and stewed rhubarb mixed into natural yoghurt is nice too!!

Debs

[blisters]

Rhubarb bellinis are gorgeous :P and very moreish ;)