Seasonal Yogurt Topping: Rhubarb

While perusing local markets during our recent trip to England, we were intrigued by an ingredient combination that popped up again and again: yogurt and rhubarb. From jars of rhubarb-on-the-bottom yogurt, Greek style yogurt with rhubarb compote, and rhubarb ewe's milk yogurt, the two seemed a natural pairing, though one we had never encountered back home.

We tried several versions and loved the marriage of creamy yogurt and bright rhubarb. Since yogurt and rhubarb are both sour flavors, there might be a tendency to add too much sugar; our favorite brands were those that weren't overly sweet and instead balanced the tartness of the rhubarb with extra thick, rich dairy. Our only complaint was that the rhubarb was sometimes reduced to feeble green strands; versions that included larger morsels of rhubarb were prettier and had fuller texture and flavor.

The Wednesday Chef appears to be on a similar wavelength. We're looking forward to trying her recipe for roasted rhubarb and adding it to our own Greek style yogurt.

• Roasted Rhubarb, from The Wednesday Chef

(Image: Flickr member su-lin licensed under Creative Commons)

Comments (5)

I love this combo. I often make rhubarb crisp and top it with yogurt for breakfast.

posted by Mama Ark on May 27th 2009 at 4:38pm
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Yogurt on rhubarb sauce is the only way to serve rhubarb. The creamy yogurt mellows out the sharpness of the rhubarb and makes a perfect lunch addition. I also love to spoon rhubarb over melon and top with yogurt. It's one of my favorites.

posted by lona on May 27th 2009 at 6:56pm
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I am behind you.

posted by wallace1111 on May 28th 2009 at 1:10am
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mmm, I want some now!

posted by CrewJulie on May 28th 2009 at 8:38am
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I went the sweet route and ate my rhubarb and strawberry crisp with yogurt for breakfast. http://kitchengraffiti.blogspot.com/2009/05/strawberry-rhubarb-crisp.html
Though I think if I make it again with the intention of eating it for breakfast, I'll definitely reduce the amount of sugar.

posted by kitchengraffiti on May 28th 2009 at 10:00am
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