Strawberry Rhubarb Bowle

Name: Strawberry Rhubarb Bowle
Ingredients: 1/2 pound rhubarb stalks (@3 stalks); 1/2 cup light muscovado or brown sugar; 1/2 pound fresh, local, firm strawberries; 1-2 tablespoons organic cane sugar, to taste; about 1 square inch of fresh orange peel; 1 quarter coin size slice of fresh ginger; 1 two inch long thin stalk of fresh lemongrass; 1 bottle of dry white wine (750 ml); splash of Cointreau (@1.5 oz); splash of light rum or brandy, optional

10 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

1/2 pound rhubarb stalks (@3 stalks)
1/2 cup light muscovado or brown sugar
1/2 pound fresh, local, firm strawberries
1-2 tablespoons organic cane sugar, to taste
about 1 square inch of fresh orange peel
1 quarter coin size slice of fresh ginger
1 two inch long thin stalk of fresh lemongrass
1 bottle of dry white wine (750 ml)
splash of Cointreau (@1.5 oz)
splash of light rum or brandy, optional

Directions

1

Sprinkle half the sugar on the rhubarb stalks and let sit overnight. The next day cut the rhubarb into 1/2 inch slices. Place the cut rhubarb in a saucepan with all the sugar and lemongrass. Add a tablespoon of the wine. Simmer gently until the rhubarb is tender, but still firm; stir frequently (about 5-10 minutes). If you have to, keep adding a touch more liquid (water or lemon juice) to avoid any scorching. I find the rhubarb will create some its own liquid when you watch this carefully. Let the cooked rhubarb cool.
2

Ladle the cooled rhubarb with all its syrup into a large glass pitcher. Include the lemongrass. Slice the fresh strawberries and add them to the pitcher. Add orange peel and the ginger. Sprinkle the fruit with some of the cane sugar. Pour in the white wine. Add a splash of Cointreau and optional rum/brandy. Test for sweetness and adjust by adding more cane sugar if needed. Cover and chill for 18-24 hours.
3

Ladle some fruit to the bottom of wine glasses when ready to serve. Then pour the liquid over the fruit. Prost!