Honey Ginger Stewed Rhubarb

“Rhubarb is a fantastic spring vegetable (not a fruit!) that adds a splash of sweet and sour flavour to your cooking. Add in a pinch of spicy ginger and some sweet local honey for a perfectly balanced preserve that is great over iced cream or scones!”

Difficulty

Intermediate

Yield

serves 4-6

Ingredients

1 pound rhubarb, diced1/4 cup honey1/4 cup water pinch of salt1/2 tablespoon ginger, grated

Equipment

Cutting boardChef’s knifeWooden spoonRaspSpatulaLarge potBowls of various sizesDish towel

Gather your mise en place; get together all of the equipment needed for the recipe and gather your ingredients.

Chop rhubarb into small pieces, and measure honey, water, and a pinch of salt into a pot.

Finely grate ginger with a rasp.

Cook the rhubarb mixture over medium high heat, for about 8 minutes until rhubarb is softened. Stir with a spoon to break the rhubarb apart, let cool slightly and serve.