CATEGORY |
CUISINE |
TAG |
YIELD |
Fruits |
Asian |
Asian, Fruit |
6 |
Servings |
INGREDIENTS
2 |
c |
Water |
1 |
c |
Sugar |
3 |
|
Whole star anise |
2 |
ts |
Orange flower water; optional |
6 |
lg |
Oranges |
|
|
Fresh mint |
INSTRUCTIONS
Star anise is used as a flavoring and as a garnish. It's a seed pod, brown
and star-shaped. Do not eat it. Orange flower water is available in the
liquor sections and in specialty foods sections.
Combine first 3 ingredients in medium saucepan. Stir over medium heat
until sugar dissolved. Simmer until liquid is reduced to generous 1 cup,
about 15 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in orange flower water. Cover;
chill until cold. Discard anise.
The above syrup can be made 1 day ahead.
Cut peel and pith from oranges with knife. Slice oranges crosswise into
1/3-inch rounds. Set in bowls. Spoon syrup over. Top with mint. Make day
before or morning of.
183 cals
Posted to MC-Recipe Digest V1 #179
Date: Thu, 1 Aug 1996 17:29:01 -0700 (PDT)
From: PatH <phannema@wizard.ucr.edu>
Serving Ideas : conclude Thai Light Menu
NOTES : See Thai Light Spicy Chicken and Vegetable Bundles for complete
menu.
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