Tangy Syrup Melon and Strawberries

Servings : 4
Preparaion Time : 5 minutes
Cooking Time : 8 minutes

INGREDIENTS

• 1 melon cut into wide slices
• 3/4 cup or 125 g of strawberries cut in half

For the syrup :

• 1/2 cup or 10 cl water
• 4 tbsp or 60 g powdered sugar
• 10 thin slices of fresh ginger
• 1 tbsp chopped lemongrass
• 1 tbsp lime juice

INSTRUCTIONS

1. In a saucepan on the griddle, bring the water to a boil with sugar, ginger, lemongrass and lime juice and boil for 5 mns.
2. On the griddle over high heat, brown the melon slices for about 1 mn on each side.
3. Arrange them on the plates, divide the strawberries and pour the syrup over the fruits.

TIPS

You can add some ground pepper to enhance the melon's taste.

Recipe taken from the book I Love Plancha - Solar Éditions