**Rhubarb and Pistachios Over Thick Yogurt: A Culinary Symphony of Sweet, Tart, and Crunchy**
Indulge in a culinary delight where the vibrant flavors of rhubarb and pistachios dance harmoniously atop a bed of luscious thick yogurt. This symphony of flavors, textures, and colors will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. Our curated collection of recipes offers variations of this delectable dish, each with its unique charm. Embark on a culinary journey as we explore the perfect balance of sweet and tart rhubarb, the nutty richness of pistachios, and the creamy embrace of yogurt. Whether you prefer a classic combination or an innovative twist, our recipes will guide you towards creating a culinary masterpiece that will impress even the most discerning palate.
RHUBARB AND PISTACHIOS OVER THICK YOGURT
Steps:
- Cut the rhubarb into 1-inch pieces and put in a small saucepan with 1/4 cup water. Cover and bring to a boil, then decrease the heat and simmer, stirring occasionally. When the rhubarb starts to soften, after about 5 minutes, stir in the cardamom, nutmeg, and salt. Break up any large pieces of rhubarb with a wooden spoon. Continue to simmer, covered, until the rhubarb is completely softened, about 4 minutes more. Remove from the heat and stir in the honey and vanilla extract. Let cool. Add the rose water.
- To serve, put 1/2 cup of yogurt in each bowl and top with a few tablespoons of the rhubarb. Scatter a few tablespoons of pistachios over the top.
RHUBARB-PISTACHIO BUNDT CAKE WITH ROSE GLAZE
Pretty layers of blushing rhubarb and a subtle rose glaze make this cake perfect for serving with a cup of tea-or on any special occasion.
Provided by Caren Rothman
Categories Cake Dessert Bake Kid-Friendly Pistachio Rhubarb Picnic Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Soy Free Kosher Small Plates
Yield Serves 12-16
Number Of Ingredients 25
Steps:
- Make the cake:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter and flour Bundt pan, tapping out excess flour.
- Rub together granulated sugar and lemon zest with your fingers in a large bowl until fragrant. Using an electric mixer on medium speed, cream lemon sugar and 3/4 cup butter until light and fluffy, about 4 minutes. Add eggs 1 at a time, scraping down sides of bowl and beating well between each addition. Beat in rose water and vanilla extract on medium-low speed until just combined.
- Whisk 2 1/4 cups flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda in another large bowl. With mixer on low, add dry ingredients to lemon sugar mixture in 3 additions, alternating with yogurt in 2 additions, beginning and ending with dry ingredients, scraping down sides and bottom of bowl as needed. Fold in pistachios.
- Cut rhubarb crosswise into 2 1/2" pieces. Using a mandoline set to 1/4" or a very sharp knife, slice rhubarb lengthwise, maintaining as much red skin on stalks as possible.
- Pour one-third of the batter into prepared pan and smooth surface. Add half of the rhubarb, nestling pieces side by side to form a thick ring on top of batter. Pour another third of the batter on top of rhubarb layer; smooth surface. Repeat with remaining rhubarb and batter.
- Bake cake until the surface is cracked and golden brown, springs back to the touch, and a tester inserted into the center comes out clean, 50-60 minutes. Let cake rest in pan 10 minutes, then turn out onto a cooling rack.
- Make the rose glaze:
- Whisk powdered sugar, milk, rose water, vanilla extract, and salt in a medium bowl until well combined. Glaze should be pourable but stiff enough to hold its shape-it can be thickened with more powdered sugar or thinned with more milk if needed.
- Decorate the cake:
- Using a spoon, drizzle rose glaze over cooled cake, holding the spoon a few inches above the cake. While glaze is still wet, sprinkle rose petals and pistachios on top.
- Do Ahead
- Cake can be baked, cooled, wrapped in plastic, and stored at room temperature up to 3 days. Glaze can be made and stored in an airtight container at room temperature up to 5 days.
PISTACHIO-RHUBARB YOGURT CAKE
The key to this recipe's moist crumb? You guessed it: yogurt. Emblazoned with thick pieces of rhubarb--in peak season in early spring--it's a next-level spring dessert. Temper the vegetable's sour notes by roasting it with sugar before baking, and add ground pistachios to the batter to unleash a sweet nuttiness. Martha made this cake on Martha Bakes episode 1103.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cake Recipes
Time 2h5m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Butter an 8-inch-round, 2-inch-deep cake pan and line bottom with parchment; butter parchment. Place 1 cup yogurt in a fine-mesh sieve set over a bowl; let drain in refrigerator.
- Meanwhile, toss together rhubarb, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon butter, and 1/4 teaspoon salt on a rimmed baking sheet. Roast, stirring once, just until tender, about 15 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 325 degrees.
- In a food processor, finely grind pistachios. Add flour, baking powder, and remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; pulse to combine. Beat together remaining 1 stick butter and 1 cup granulated sugar with a mixer on medium-high speed until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, one at a time, then vanilla. Reduce speed to low and beat in flour mixture in two batches, alternating with remaining 1 cup yogurt.
- Transfer batter to pan and smooth top. Arrange about half of rhubarb over top; refrigerate remaining rhubarb in syrup until ready to serve. Sprinkle cake with granulated sugar and bake until a tester inserted in center comes out clean, about 1 hour, 15 minutes (if browning too quickly, tent with foil). Transfer pan to a wire rack and let cool 15 minutes. Run a small sharp knife around edges. Invert onto a cutting board, then immediately flip onto rack; let cool completely.
- Stir confectioners' sugar into drained yogurt. Chop remaining rhubarb and swirl into yogurt, along with some syrup. Serve cake with yogurt, drizzled with more syrup.
Tips:
- Choose the right rhubarb: Look for stalks that are firm and deep red in color. Avoid stalks that are wilted or have brown spots.
- Prepare the rhubarb properly: Wash the rhubarb stalks thoroughly and trim off the ends. Cut the stalks into 1-inch pieces.
- Don't overcook the rhubarb: Rhubarb is best when it is cooked just until tender. Overcooking will make it mushy.
- Use fresh pistachios: Fresh pistachios have a brighter flavor than roasted or salted pistachios. If you can't find fresh pistachios, you can use roasted pistachios, but be sure to toast them lightly in a pan before using.
- Make the yogurt ahead of time: The yogurt can be made up to 2 days ahead of time. This will allow the flavors to meld and develop.
Conclusion:
This recipe for rhubarb and pistachios over thick yogurt is a delicious and easy way to enjoy this seasonal fruit. The yogurt is creamy and tangy, while the rhubarb is sweet and tart. The pistachios add a nice crunch and nutty flavor. This dish is perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a snack. It is also a great way to use up leftover rhubarb.
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