Lemongrass and ginger syrup
Description
This syrup is great because it can be stored for a long time without losing the aromas and flavors of the main ingredients. You can use it for marinating meat, making salad dressings, sweet glazes, adding to tea or cocktails, or even preparing alcoholic beverages with it.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Thoroughly wash the ginger and lemongrass. Cut the ginger and lemongrass into large pieces.
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Step 2
2. Place the sliced ginger and lemongrass into a food processor, add 2 cups of water, and blend thoroughly until a smooth mixture forms.
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Step 3
3. Squeeze the resulting mass through several layers of cheesecloth into a measuring cup in several batches. You should end up with 4 cups of liquid; if you don't have 4 cups, simply add water to reach the required amount.
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Step 4
4. Add the ginger juice to the saucepan and pour in 6 cups of sugar. Place over medium heat and bring to a boil. Watch carefully during cooking and remove any foam that forms. When the syrup stops foaming and becomes clear, it is ready.
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Step 5
5. Pour the ready syrup into sterilized bottles or cool and transfer to another suitable container.