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Ingredients

• 4 Lemongrass, bruised and cut into lengths
• 2 Pandan leaves, knotted
• 1 l Water
• 60 g sugar (or 4 tbsp honey)
• 1 pinch Salt
• 720 ml Ice

Method

1. Bring the water to the boil with the lemongrass and pandan, then simmer gently for 10 min, until the water turns pale gold and smells of lemon and vanilla.
2. Stir in the sugar and salt until dissolved, then turn off the heat and leave to infuse until cool.
3. Strain and chill for 1 hour. Serve over ice with a lime wedge, or warm as a soothing tea.

Tips

• Smash the lemongrass well with a rolling pin before simmering; it releases far more flavour.
• Honey makes it non-vegan.

Sources

Written in our own words after cross-checking these recipes:

Hungry in Thailand Simply Suwanee