Recipe - Lemongrass-Ginger Honey

4 cup Mildflavored honey, such as
clover or orange blossom
One half pound Fresh lemongrass
1 cup Finely chopped crystallized
ginger

Cut off leafy tops and peel tough outer layers from lemongrass. Trim off
and discard any discolored or dry parts of root ends. Cut trimmed, woody
sections into 2inch lengths; crush lightly with a mallet. Add lemongrass
and ginger to honey. Place over mediumhigh heat in a 3 to 4quart pot;
stir occasionally until honey simmers, about 5 minutes. Simmer 10 more
minutes; remove from heat and let stand until cooled slightly. Pick out and
discard lemongrass; cool completely. Pour into clean decorative jars, cover
and store at room temperature up to 1 month.

Posted to FOODWINE Digest 14 Jan 97, by A to Z Specialties
atozspecialties@AZWEST.NET on Wed, 15 Jan 1997.