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Lemongrass syrup

This simple syrup packs a wonderful touch of lemongrass flavor that adds a delicious, fresh citrusy flavor to whatever you use it with.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
cooling time (approx)
30 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 16 approx
Calories: 25 kcal
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American , British

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup lemongrass in chunks (¼ cup is approx 1 full or two short lengths of lemongrass stalk)
  • ½ cup sugar
  • ½ cup water

Instructions

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  1. Peel the outer layer from the lemongrass and trim any tough bottom end where it is thickly stuck together. Cut the lemongrass into lengths around ⅔in (2cm) long.
  2. Place the water, sugar and lemongrass pieces in a small pan and place over a medium-low heat, uncovered.
  3. Stir the mixture gently as you bring it to a simmer to ensure all the sugar dissolves. Once it comes to a simmer, reduce the heat and simmer for around 5 minutes more, then remove from heat. Set aside and leave the lemongrass in the syrup to infuse it further as it cools.
  4. Pour the syrup through a strainer/sieve to hold back the lemongrass and store in a sealed bottle/jar in the fridge until needed.

Notes

  • This is a great way to use up parts of the lemongrass stems that are more green when other recipes say to just use the white part of the stem. I'd suggest you don't use any part that is very dry and this, but the thicker green part works fine here.
  • To help get a bit more flavor out of the lemongrass, you can also bruise it a little before adding to the pan by using a pestle or the mallet. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 25kcal (1%) Carbohydrates 7g (2%) Protein 0.02g (0%) Fat 0.03g (0%) Saturated Fat 0.001g (0%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.002g Monounsaturated Fat 0.001g Sodium 1mg (0%) Potassium 8mg (0%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 0.1IU (0%) Vitamin C 0.03mg (0%) Calcium 1mg (0%) Iron 0.1mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16approx

Amount Per Serving

Calories 25

% Daily Value*

Calories 25kcal 1%
Carbohydrates 7g 2%
Protein 0.02g 0%
Fat 0.03g 0%
Saturated Fat 0.001g 0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.002g 0%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.001g 0%
Sodium 1mg 0%
Potassium 8mg 0%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 0.1IU 0%
Vitamin C 0.03mg 0%
Calcium 1mg 0%
Iron 0.1mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.