Rhubarb Recipe:
Rhubarb Salsa

Ingredients

• 3-4 cups water
• 4 cups rhubarb
• 1/2 small Serrano chili pepper
• 1 cup pineapple, finely diced
• 1 T cilantro leaves, chopped
• 1 T red onion, finely diced
• 1 T freshly squeezed lime juice
• Pinch of light brown sugar
• Salt to taste
• Slice of lime

Steps:

1. In a small saucepan bring the water to a boil. Add the rhubarb and blanch (10 secs). Remove and immediately dip into cold water just long enough to freshen.
2. Remove and let drain briefly. Finely dice the rhubarb and set aside. Seed and devein the pepper. Starting on the long side, finely chiffonade the pepper into threads. In a medium bowl combine 2 cups rhubarb, the pineapple, onion and pepper. Pour the lemon juice over the mixture and toss. Add the brown sugar and salt. Gently stir in the cilantro. Refrigerate.

Submitted by: Elaine Giammetta, co-founder of Gourmet Girl Magazine