Pitaya in Ginger Syrup, and Best Dragon Fruit Recipes
Serving: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 dragon fruits
- 1 piece of ginger root
- 4 cinnamon sticks
- 12 allspice berries (malagueta)
- ½ cup brown sugar
Instructions
Step 1: How to cut dragon fruit
- Cut the dragon fruit into cubes or into balls using a melon baller. Be careful with splatter, the juice may leave stains.
Step 2: Cutting the ginger
- Cut the ginger into very thin slices with a potato peeler or mandolin (or very sharp knife). You will only need 6 slices.
Step 3: Boiling the spices
- In a small saucepan or pot, combine ginger, cinnamon, allspice, sugar and 6 cups of water.Boil over medium temperature until the liquid has reduced to half.
Step 4: Cooking the dragonfruit
- Remove the ginger and allspice and add the dragon fruit. Simmer until the liquid has reduced to half.Remove from the stove and cool to room temperature.
Step 5: Serving
- Chill before serving (3-4 hours).You can store in the refrigerator it in a lidded jar for 3-4 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 97kcal
