Lychee, Lime and Lemongrass Yoghurt Topping

Cool down impending hot summer days with a fragrant and refreshing serve of lychee, lime and lemongrass. Plopped on top of light and creamy Greek-style yoghurt, this could be your go-to afternoon slump pick-me-up.

Yield: 4 servings
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Difficulty Level: 2/5

Ingredients

• ½ cup caster sugar
• ½ cup water
• 1 lemongrass stem, pale section only, halved lengthwise, bruised
• 1 lime, zest finely grated, juiced
• 2 cups Greek-styled natural yoghurt
• 310 g can lychees in syrup, drained
• 50 g crystallised ginger, sliced

Steps

01. Place sugar and the water in a small saucepan; cook and stir over low heat for 2 mins or until sugar dissolves.

02. Add lemongrass, zest and juice. Increase heat. Bring to the boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 5 mins or until syrupy. Cool.

03. Spoon yoghurt into bowls. Top with the lychees and ginger. Serve drizzled with syrup.

Photos: Pablo Martin/bauersyndication.com.au