When you are tired of traditional compotes, you can try a rhubarb drink. This plant is a storehouse of vitamins. Cooking is simple and quick, and the compote turns out to be fragrant and very tasty.
Refreshing with a slight sourness. It is difficult to refuse such a compote. It will take 20 minutes to cook. The secret of the unique taste of the drink lies in the main ingredient - rhubarb.
The benefits of rhubarb
Rhubarb stalks contain a large amount of fiber. It is rich in pectins, sucrose and starch. Rhubarb dishes and drinks contribute to the normalization of the gastrointestinal tract. Rhubarb also revitalizes the circulatory system.
Vitamin C, contained in rhubarb, strengthens the immune system, and K is responsible for the proper formation of bone tissue.
This plant contains minerals such as silicon, calcium, potassium.
Even the rhizomes of the plant are useful. The glycosides they contain have an anti-inflammatory effect.
Rhubarb compote recipe
Compote can be prepared exclusively from wood, then you get a sour drink that quenches your thirst well in the heat. To achieve a richer flavor, you will have to add other fruits or berries to the stems of the plant, or both.
Ingredients for compote
- 500 g rhubarb stalks
- 200 g black or red currant
- 1 apple
- 2 l of water
- 120 g granulated sugar.
The amount of sugar can be varied depending on your taste preference. Some people like sweet compotes, others are neutral.
Instructions for making compote
- Wash the rhubarb. Cut off the leaves and bottoms. Peel the stems.
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Cut the rhubarb stalks into 1–2 cm cubes.
Image - Wash the apple. Remove the core from it. Cut the fruit into wedges.
- Currants can be used fresh or frozen. It must be washed before cooking.
- Pour water into a pot. Boil.
- Add granulated sugar to the water, boil for 1 minute.
- The rhubarb should be put into boiling water first.
- After 5 minutes, you need to send an apple to the stems. Cook for another 1 minute.
- Throw currants into the drink. After that, the compote can be safely removed from the stove. Cover the pan with paint. This will allow the drink to brew well and become more flavorful.
- Before serving, the compote needs to be cooled.
This compote will not only become a favorite drink of children and adults, but will also increase human immunity.
Helpful advice
Rhubarb stems are sour, and therefore are combined with many fruits.
Fruits and berries to complement the rhubarb flavor:
- Apple
- pear
- orange
- lemon
- peach
- nectarine
- plum
- apricot
- Strawberry
- strawberry
- cherry
- sweet cherry
- bird cherry
- black currant
- gooseberry.
Rosehip and ginger also give a pleasant hue to rhubarb compote. The choice of additive depends on the preferences of the hostess. You can safely turn on your imagination and at least every day surprise your household with a delicious drink.
