Proper use of Rhubarb

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What is the proper way to prepare rhubarb as to not poison anyone? What parts of the plant is poisonous? and what general precautions should be done when making food involving rhubarb?

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Use only the stalks; the leaves are poisonous (or at least toxic if eating in high quantity)

Cut up the stalks in chunks from the bottom up to the where it becomes green (to keep the result as pink as possible) and cook down with sugar and enjoy in a crumble or a pie (with strawberries).

I've ate raw stalk dipped in sugar when I was a kid.

from http://www.rhubarbinfo.com/poison:

Precautions for rhubarb gardening

Trim leaves from stalk immediately. Don't use stalks from frost bitten plants. Wash the stalks well. Children should be taught to eat only the rhubarb stalks, preferably under supervision



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Quick Answer about "Proper use of Rhubarb"

Rhubarb can roasted, sauteed, stewed, or pureed. Stewing rhubarb is one of the easiest and most common ways to cook it, as well as one of the most versatile ways to serve it. Pour stewed rhubarb over ice cream, drizzle it onto pancakes, or even incorporate it into cocktails.

What is the healthiest way to eat rhubarb?

To eat rhubarb solo, dip the stalk into sugar or honey to help mellow out that tart taste. You can also whip up a raw rhubarb compote and add it to your morning bowl of homemade yogurt. Its biting acidity goes beautifully with sweet ripe strawberries (of course), mangoes and even coconut.

Is it OK to eat raw rhubarb?

It's OK to eat rhubarb raw. When thinly sliced or diced, perhaps with a little sugar to mellow out its tart bite, it can add serious crunch to a dish and a bolt of tangy flavor.


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My favorite way to eat rhubarb: is to chop off the top and bottom (poisonous/unappetizing parts) wash it chomp it down

There's no real need for sugar as it's slightly sweet if your body needs it, and if it doesn't it still tastes great.

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