Rhubarb & custard French toast

• rhubarb↗200g g

  chopped into 3cm slices

• vanilla pod↗1 split

  split

• caster sugar↗3 tbsp tbsp
• 1/2 small orange↗

  zested and juiced

• large egg↗1
• milk↗300ml ml
• bread↗4 thick slices of white
• butter↗2 tbsp tbsp
• warm custard100ml ml

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Simmer the rhubarb with the vanilla pod, caster sugar and the zest and juice of the orange for 8-10 mins, or until the rhubarb is soft but holds its shape. Set aside.

2. 2

   Beat the egg with the milk in a shallow dish, add the bread and leave to soak for 1 min, turning once.

3. 3

   Fry in the butter over a medium heat for 4 mins, then flip and cook for 4 mins more, until golden on both sides. Top with the rhubarb and warm custard.