Finally rhubarb time - Everything about rhubarb
Finally, it's that time again: It's rhubarb season ! Rhubarb is not only a tasty spring and summer plant, but also offers numerous health benefits. Try our delicious recipe for rhubarb juice and let yourself be inspired by its refreshing taste.
When is rhubarb season?
The period when rhubarb is available is usually from April to June . During these months, lovers of the sour taste can find rhubarb in many grocery stores and farmers markets. It is advisable to use rhubarb fresh, as it can quickly become wilted and dry. If you are lucky, you can even grow and harvest rhubarb in your own garden.
Aside from its delicious taste, rhubarb also offers several health benefits . It is rich in vitamins such as vitamin K, vitamin C and various B vitamins.
Not only delicious, but also healthy
In addition, rhubarb contains fiber, which can aid digestion. Another benefit of rhubarb is its high antioxidant content, which can help protect cells from free radical damage.
If you're looking for a refreshing way to enjoy rhubarb, try this simple rhubarb juice recipe:
Recipe: Rhubarb Juice
What you need:
- 4-5 rhubarb sticks
- 500 ml of water
- 2-3 tablespoons of sugar (to taste)
- juice of half a lemon (optional)
- stainless steel ice cube tray
- Ripple Mason Jar | wide | 0.4L
And this is how it works:
- Wash the rhubarb stalks thoroughly and cut into small pieces.
- Bring the water to the boil in a saucepan and add the rhubarb pieces.
- Simmer over medium heat for 10-15 minutes until the rhubarb is soft and falls apart easily.
- Remove the pot from the heat and let the rhubarb cool.
- Put the rhubarb and the cooking water in a blender and puree finely.
- Pour the mixture through a fine sieve or cheesecloth to remove the fibers and pieces.
- Add the sugar to the rhubarb juice and stir well until dissolved. Add the lemon juice if needed to round off the flavor.
- Bottle the rhubarb juice and store it in the refrigerator.
Enjoy the refreshing rhubarb juice chilled as a thirst quencher on warm days or use it as a base for delicious cocktails and mocktails.
