I prepared ginger syrup to put over the sweet silken tofu I made yesterday afternoon, the recipe will come soon, but I have to say that when ginger is involved, I’m super happy. In fact, I immediately used it for other purposes, spread on a slice of toast, to sweeten an herbal tea and finally to flavor the water I take to the office.
An easy syrup to make, with 3 ingredients, brown sugar, water, and fresh ginger. It can be prepared in five minutes and stored in a small glass jar. Moreover, the candied ginger that you will filter after cooking the syrup should not be discarded; you can add it to desserts or eat it during the day. Nothing easier, it’s worth trying.
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very cheap
- Preparation time: 2 Minutes
- Portions: about 1 cup of syrup
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
- 2.1 oz fresh ginger
- 1.2 cups brown sugar
- 1 cup water
Steps
Scrape the skin off the ginger root and shred it, cutting it into small strips.
Place the ginger in a small pot with 1/4 cup of the sugar. On low heat, let the sugar become slightly golden, almost caramelized. Stir to prevent it from sticking.
When it reaches a nice golden color, gradually add the water, and finally the remaining sugar. Keep stirring and let it cook until it boils.
From the moment it starts to boil, cook the syrup for 12-15 minutes, stirring continuously. The consistency will be semi-liquid, but it will thicken slightly after cooling.
Turn off the heat and strain the hot syrup with a sieve to remove the ginger.
Pour it hot into a glass container and let it cool before closing it. Also, store the candied ginger in a small glass jar.
