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Preserved Ginger

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SIMPLE SYRUP

  1. 2/3 cup water
  2. 2/3 cup sugar
  1. 2 tablespoons finely julienned ginger
  2. 3 cups cool water
  1. Bring the water and sugar to a boil in a small saucepan and let cool.
  2. Place the ginger in another small saucepan with 1 cup of cool water. Bring to a boil and drain. Repeat this process 2 more times. Add the drained ginger to the Simple Syrup and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 30 minutes.