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Ingredients
2 cups sugar
1 stalk lemon grass, chopped
1 dried lemon (see note)
3 cups fresh lemon juice (from about 24 lemons)
Nutritional analysis per serving (8 to 10 servings)
46 grams carbs; 175 calories; 1 milligram sodium; 42 grams sugar
Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
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Preparation
- Step 1
Combine sugar, lemon grass and dried lemon in a saucepan. Add 2 cups water, and bring mixture to a boil. Simmer 5 to 7 minutes or until dried lemon is tender. Use a spoon to squash lemon against side of pan.
- Step 2
Turn off heat, and let mixture rest for 10 minutes, then strain it into a pitcher. Add lemon juice and 6 cups cold water. Chill until thoroughly cold, at least 2 hours. Serve over ice.
Dried lemons are available at Middle Eastern markets like Kalustyan's, 123 Lexington Avenue, between 28th and 29th Streets, (212) 685-3451, and Sahadi's, 187 Atlantic Avenue, between Court and Clinton Streets, Brooklyn, (718) 624-4550.
Private Notes