Ginger Syrup

Ingredients (1 liter):

• 1150 ml water,
• 250 g sugar,
• 170 g raw ginger.

Algorithm:

1. Optional (if you wish to reserve the candied ginger): peel the ginger.
2. Slice the ginger into thin slices.
3. Mix the ingredients in a pan and bring to simmer.
4. Simmer uncovered for 30--40 minutes.
5. Let cool and strain into a 1 liter bottle. Reserve the ginger if desired.

Source: Jeff Potter. Cooking for Geeks. O'Reilly Media, 2010.