Quick-Pickled Rhubarb With Lemongrass and Ginger Recipe

Name: Quick-Pickled Rhubarb With Lemongrass and Ginger Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups red wine vinegar; 1 1/2 cups water; 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar; 1 tablespoon kosher salt; 1 (6-inch) stalk fresh lemongrass, halved crosswise, then quartered lengthwise, and bruised with dull side of knife; 1 (5-inch) knob fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced; 1 star anise pod; 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns; 1 pound rhubarb, cut into 3/4-inch pieces

This simple quick pickle recipe is made by soaking rhubarb in a hot brine made from red wine vinegar, water, light brown sugar, and salt and infused with fresh lemongrass, ginger, and spices.

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May 2015

Quick-Pickled Rhubarb With Lemongrass and Ginger Recipe

Prep 5 mins

Cook 10 mins

Active 15 mins

Infusing Time 5 mins

Total 20 mins

Serves 16 servings

Makes 1 quart

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1 1/2 cups red wine vinegar
1 1/2 cups water
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 (6-inch) stalk fresh lemongrass, halved crosswise, then quartered lengthwise, and bruised with dull side of knife
1 (5-inch) knob fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced
1 star anise pod
1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
1 pound rhubarb, cut into 3/4-inch pieces

In a medium saucepan, combine vinegar, water, sugar, salt, lemongrass, ginger, star anise, and black peppercorns. Bring to a boil, stirring, until solids are dissolved. Reduce to a low simmer and cook until infused with lemongrass and ginger, about 5 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes.
In a medium heatproof bowl, strain brine onto rhubarb. Press paper towels against surface to submerge rhubarb and let stand until cooled. Transfer rhubarb and brine to a large sealed container and refrigerate for up to 3 weeks.

Notes

This recipe can be easily tweaked to suit your tastes: Add more or less sugar, salt, or water to the brine if you prefer a stronger or more mild pickle.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
37	Calories
0g	Fat
8g	Carbs
0g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 16
Amount per serving
Calories	37
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g	0%
Saturated Fat 0g	0%
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 200mg	9%
Total Carbohydrate 8g	3%
Dietary Fiber 1g	2%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 0g
Vitamin C 3mg	13%
Calcium 33mg	3%
Iron 0mg	2%
Potassium 125mg	3%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.