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Gingered Rhubarb with Vanilla Ice Cream Recipe

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Gingered rhubarb is quickly made in the microwave. Use as a topping for vanilla ice cream, pound cake, shortcake, or as a compote.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 8 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1-1/4 pounds rhubarb, trimmed and cut into 3/4-inch pieces (about 3 cups)
  • 1 Tablespoon fresh orange juice
  • 1 Tablespoon minced peeled fresh gingerroot
  • 1/3 cup sugar, or to taste
  • 1 Tablespoon unsalted butter
  • Vanilla ice cream as an accompaniment
  • Fresh mint sprigs for garnish

Preparation:

In a microwave-safe 2-quart dish combine the rhubarb, the orange juice, the gingerroot, the sugar, and the butter, cover the dish with microwave-safe plastic wrap, leaving one corner uncovered, and microwave the mixture at high power (100 percent) for 5 minutes. Stir the mixture and microwave it, covered partially, for 2 minutes, or until the rhubarb is tender.

Let the mixture cool slightly, serve it with the ice cream, and garnish it with the mint.
The gingered rhubarb may also be served as a compote.
Yield: about 2 cups

Recipe Source: Best of Gourmet 1991 (Conde Nast Books - Random House)
Reprinted with permission.

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