With its unique combination of sweet and tart flavors, the date and rhubarb combination offers a tantalizing culinary experience that is sure to delight the palate. The natural sweetness of dates complements the tangy tartness of rhubarb, creating a harmonious balance of flavors that can be enjoyed in a variety of dishes, from sweet to savory. Whether you're looking for a refreshing summer dessert or a hearty winter stew, incorporating these two ingredients into your cooking repertoire is sure to yield delicious and memorable meals.
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DATE WITH A RHUBARB
Dates & rhubarb make a lovely combination. Serve for breakfast with a cinnamon bun or plain bagel. I like some French Vanilla yogurt on it MMmm
Provided by Bergy
Categories Breakfast
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Combine the rhubarb, dates, orangejuice, zest& cloves in a saucepan and barely cover with boiling water.
- Simmer until the dates and rhubarb are tender.
- Discard the cloves and add additional sweetener if you want to.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
RHUBARB AND DATE CAKE
My bf's aunt's treasured recipe, constantly requested by guests of hers who's tried her famous Rhubarb cake. Cut out from a NZ newspaper, here's the description on the article: This is a recipe given to Marsden Principal Jenny Williams by her mother. Jenny has baked it for the school administration staff and they think it is absolutely delicious.
Provided by Cabnolen
Categories Dessert
Time 45m
Yield 25 slices roughly, 12-24 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 170c degrees.
- Grease and line a 20cm cake tin.
- Sift flour, add butter in small pieces. Rub in until evenly distributed, stir in sugar.
- Wipe and cut rhubarb into small cubes then add to flour with milk together and stir into other ingredients.
- Bake for 35 minutes or until golden on top.
- Cool in tin for 10 minutes then turn on to wire rack to cool. Freezes well.
Tips:
- Choose the right rhubarb: Look for rhubarb stalks that are firm and crisp, with a deep red color. Avoid stalks that are wilted, bruised, or have brown spots.
- Prepare the rhubarb properly: To prepare rhubarb for cooking, trim the ends and remove any leaves. Then, cut the stalks into small pieces.
- Don't overcook the rhubarb: Rhubarb only needs to be cooked for a short time to maintain its texture and flavor. Overcooking will make it mushy.
- Use a variety of cooking methods: Rhubarb can be cooked in a variety of ways, including baking, roasting, stewing, and sautéing. Experiment with different methods to find the one you like best.
- Pair rhubarb with other flavors: Rhubarb pairs well with a variety of other flavors, including strawberries, apples, ginger, and citrus. Try experimenting with different flavor combinations to create unique and delicious dishes.
Conclusion:
Rhubarb is a versatile and delicious fruit that can be used in a variety of recipes. With its tart and tangy flavor, rhubarb is a great addition to both sweet and savory dishes. Whether you're making pies, tarts, jams, or sauces, rhubarb is sure to add a unique and flavorful touch to your next culinary creation.
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