Wash the rhubarb thoroughly and remove both extremities including the leaves. Chop each one into 1"/3cm sticks.
Transfer them to a large frying pan, then coat with sugar and vanilla bean paste. Let it macerate for 1 hour, giving it a stir every 20 minutes. NOTE: The rhubarb will release water that's perfectly normal.
Once you reach the hour mark, give your rhubarb a last stir. Cover and bring it to a boil on medium high heat. Then, remove the cover and let it simmer for 10 minutes.
Remove from the heat, mix and transfer to a glass container to cool down. Once it has reached room temperature, cover and refrigerate.
NOTE 1 : The rhubarb will continue to develop aromas and sweetness over time. It is always more balanced after a day. NOTE 2: At the end of the season rhubarb tends to require more sugar, so do not forget to taste to see if you need it more sweetened.
Add the butter into your Flexipan® and cover with Octagonal Bonmat. Microwave on high for 30 seconds.
STEP 2
Carefully remove the Octagonal Bonmat. Add the Arborio rice. Mix, then cover with Octagonal Bonmat and microwave for 2 minutes.
STEP 3
Carefully remove the Octagonal Bonmat from your Flexipan®. Stir in the milk together with the vanilla bean paste. Keep uncovered and microwave for 10 minutes. Let it sit in the unopened microwave for another 5 minutes.
Take it out of the microwave, stir and return it for an additional 10 minutes.
STEP 4
Take your rice out of the microwave and mix in the heavy whipping cream, sugar and cinnamon. Microwave on high for 3. Let it sit in the unopened microwave for another 5 minutes. NOTE: There will still be liquid in and that's normal, it will thicken as it cools down.
ASSEMBLY
Scoop some rice pudding in your bowl and add the rhubarb compote on top. Enjoy and Bon Appétit!