Tropical fruits with lemongrass & ginger syrup
Prep
15 mins
Cook
5 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
This tropical fruit dessert is one of my favorite quick fixes when I want something refreshing and a little bit fancy without spending hours in the kitchen. The magic happens in the aromatic lemongrass and ginger syrup, which comes together in just five minutes and transforms simple fresh fruit into something really special. Ginger is wonderful for digestion, so you're getting a bit of goodness with your treat. The best part is how budget friendly it all is, and you probably have most of these ingredients already. It's the perfect way to use up whatever tropical fruits you have on hand, and the whole thing takes only twenty minutes from start to finish.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 1lime(lime, juice)
- 2passion fruit
- 50 mlsbelvoir ginger cordial
- 1cooks' ingredients lemon grass(stalk Cooks' Ingredients Lemon Grass, roughly chopped)
- 1mango(large ripe mango, sliced)
- 175 gramslychee(packs lychees, peeled and stones removed)
- 1kiwi(kiwi, peeled and diced)
- 2bananas(ripe bananas, sliced)
- 1ice cream(Ice cream, to serve (optional))
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Put the lime juice, passion fruit juice and seeds, and ginger cordial in a small saucepan.
- 2
Put the lemongrass in a small food processor and blitz until finely chopped, then add to the pan and heat for 2-3 minutes. Leave the syrup to cool slightly.
- 3
Meanwhile, mix the fruits together in a bowl and pour over the syrup. Allow to marinate for about 1 hour. Serve with a scoop of ice cream, if liked.
Recipe Variations
Get AI-powered ingredient substitution suggestions.
You Might Also Like
Campfire stew
Nothing beats a hearty campfire stew when you're feeding a crowd, and this one's become my go to recipe because it's so straightforward to throw together. The beauty of this dish is that most of the work happens while you're relaxing by the fire, letting everything simmer away for hours. Gammon gives it a wonderfully smoky flavor, while the haricot beans pack in fiber and protein to keep everyone satisfied. It's the kind of rustic, warming meal that tastes even better outdoors, and honestly, it costs very little to make while feeding plenty of people.
Ultimate roast potatoes
After years of experimenting, I've finally cracked the code for roast potatoes that are impossibly crispy on the outside and fluffy within. The secret is using duck fat, which contains oleic acid, a heart healthy monounsaturated fat that's actually good for you. What I love most is how simple this really is: just potatoes, fat, flour, and salt. From prep to plate in just over an hour, you'll have restaurant quality results without any fuss. Trust me, once you try these, you'll never go back.
Tropical Quinoa (Ww)
This tropical quinoa bowl has become my go to weeknight dinner because it comes together in just forty minutes and tastes like a mini vacation on a plate. Quinoa is one of my favorite ingredients since it's a complete protein with all nine essential amino acids, making it so satisfying and perfect for keeping energy levels steady. The combination of papaya, red bell pepper, and fresh cilantro brings vibrant flavors and colors, while the rice wine vinegar and orange zest add just the right brightness. Best part is the ingredient list is simple and affordable, yet feels fancy enough to impress anyone at your table.
Reviews
Sign in to write a review.