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 :)
Would you post the details ?
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
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
thanks for this - will add it to the list of things to try
Floss
flossie,
Is there no sugar in the recipe or does it depend on the tartness of the rhubarb?
Debs
4 tablespoons - sorry! :o
FLOSS,
Will take you up on the bellinis,Sunday 11.30 am your shed or mine? ;D shades
I think that's a bit early in the day for drinking.
...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
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
I'll shortly be experimenting with Rhubarb Daquiri recipes.
...and stewed rhubarb mixed into natural yoghurt is nice too!!
Debs
Rhubarb bellinis are gorgeous :P and very moreish ;)