Spring Rhubarb Fool with Pistachios

== Description ==
== Ingredients ==
* 1 lb forced rhubarb (trimmed weight)
* 3 green cardamon pods
* 6 oz Sugar
* 1/2 pt double cream
* 1 oz shelled pistachios 
== Directions ==
# Cut the rhubarb into 1 " lenghts. 
# Slit the cardamon pods and extract the black seeds. 
# Crush. 
# Put the rhubarb, cardamon seeds and Sugar in a pan and cook, covered, over a fairly low heat for a few minutes until he juices begin to run. 
# Raise heat and simmer for 2-3 minutes until the rhubarb is tender.
# Scoop out the rhubarb and boil juice hard until reduced by half.
# Turn off the heat and cool.
# Pour boiling water over the pistachios and leave for 30 seconds. 
# Drain and rub off skins. 
# Spread out on a baking tray and dry in an oven at 140 C Gas 1 for 5-10 mins. 
# Chop.
# Whip the cream until it holds its shape. 
# Fold in the cooked rhubarb and juices and 2/3 rd of the chopped pistachios.
# Spoon into individual bowls and scatter with the remaining nuts.
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Category:Cardamom Recipes
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