Ice Cream with Ginger Syrup by Suzie

This makes a perfect finish to a spicy meal.

• 1 (3-inch) piece fresh ginger
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 1 Cup water
• Vanilla Ice Cream

1. Peel the ginger and cut it into 6 roughly equal pieces. Place the ginger, sugar, and water in a small nonreactive sauce pan and stir to combine.
2. Bring to a gentle boil over medium-high heat. When mixture boils, reduce heat and simmer until sugar is completely dissolved and syrup is lightly thickened. about 2 to 3 minutes.
3. Remopve from heat and discard ginger pieces. Let cool, then strain syrup into a container with a tightfitting led, cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
4. Serve over vanilla ice cream.