Diod Sinsir Rhiwbob (Rhubarb Ginger Beer) is a traditional Cymric (Welsh) recipe for a classic pulled toffee made from black treacle, sugar, butter and vinegar. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic Welsh version of: Rhubarb Ginger Beer (Diod Sinsir Rhiwbob).
Mae lliw y diod yma yn dibynu ar y rhiwbob sydd yn cael ei ddefnyddio a gall amrywio o felyn i binc ysgafn. Trwy'r ddefnydd o ddail dant y llew mae'n bosib i'r diod ddatblygu lliw gwyrdd.
Yr oedd hon yn ddiod poblogaidd gan y ffermwyr ar y cae gwair.
Cynhwysion:
llond dwrn o ddail dant y llew
ychydig o ddail cyrens duon
hanner coesgyn o riwbob
lewon bach wedi ei dafellu
dau chwart o ddŵr oer
gwreiddiau sinsir wedi’u cleisio
30g o furum bragwr ar dafell o fara
1kg o siwgr gwyn
4.5l o ddŵr berw
Dull:
cyfunwch y dail, y riwbob a’r lemwn (wedi’i dafellu) ynghyd â’r sinsir mewn 1l o dŵr oer a’u berwi am hanner awr.
Hidlwch y trwyth i badell fawr, ychwanegu’r dŵr berw ato a thoddi’r siwgr iddo.
Ar ôl iddo oeri at naws gwaed rhoi’r burum ar ei wyneb a’i adael i ‘weithio’ (h.y.) dros nos.
Ei hidlo drannoeth a’i roi mewn poteli.
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English Translation
The colour of this drink depends on the rhubarb used and can vary from yellow to slightly pink. Due to the dandelion leaves it's possible for the drink to attain a notable green tinge.
This was a favourite drink of farmers working on the hay fields.
Ingredients:
one handful dandelion leaves
a few blackcurrant leaves
half a stick of rhubarb
a small lemon, sliced
2l cold water
bruised root-ginger
30g fresh brewer's yeast on a slice of bread
1kg granulated sugar
4.5l boiling water
Method:
Combine the leaves, the lemon and the ginger in 2l cold water and boil for half an hour.
Strain the liquid into a large pan, add the boiling water to it and dissolve the sugar in it.
Leave to cool to blood heat and then add the yeast.
Allow to ferment over-night, then strain and bottle.
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