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Ingredients

125 grams peeled and trimmed rhubarb, cut into 1 cm square by 4 cm long pieces
25 grams granulated sugar
125 grams hulled strawberries, quartered
100 milliliters water
a few drops lemon juice

• Toss the rhubarb with 10 grams of sugar and set aside.

• Combine the remaining sugar with the strawberries, water, and lemon juice in a small saucepan. Bring the mixture to a boil. When a full boil is achieved, transfer the mixture to a food mill and purée it.

• Combine the strawberry purée with the rhubarb in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat. Boil for 2 minutes. Transfer the mixture to a bowl and refrigerate for at least an hour.

• Divide the rhubarb and some of the strawberry juice among serving plates.

Serves 2

Source:
Guy Savoy, La Cuisine de Mes Bistrots, page 144.

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