Thousand Flavor Syrup Recipe

Name: Thousand Flavor Syrup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup sugar; 2 cups water; Seeds from 1/2 vanilla bean, split lengthwise,; 1 vanilla pod; 3 wide strips lemon zest; 3 lightly crushed green cardamom pods; 1 star anise pod; 5 juniper berries; 1/4 cup dried rose petals; 2 tablespoons dried hibiscus flowers or hibiscus tea; 1 teaspoon pink peppercorns; 1 teaspoon Sichuan peppercorns

Servings: persons

1/4 cup sugar
2 cups water
Seeds from 1/2 vanilla bean, split lengthwise,
1 vanilla pod
3 wide strips lemon zest
3 lightly crushed green cardamom pods
1 star anise pod
5 juniper berries
1/4 cup dried rose petals
2 tablespoons dried hibiscus flowers or hibiscus tea
1 teaspoon pink peppercorns
1 teaspoon Sichuan peppercorns

1
Bring 1/4 cup sugar and 2 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan, stirring to dissolve sugar. Remove from heat and scrape in seeds from 1/2 vanilla bean, split lengthwise, then add pod along with 3 wide strips lemon zest, 3 lightly crushed green cardamom pods, 1 star anise pod, 5 juniper berries, 1/4 cup dried rose petals, 2 tablespoons dried hibiscus flowers or hibiscus tea, 1 teaspoon pink peppercorns, and 1 teaspoon Sichuan peppercorns.
2
Let syrup sit until flavors are infused, 20-25 minutes. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a medium bowl; discard solids. Chill until cold, then cover.
3
Syrup can be made 4 days ahead. Keep chilled.

143

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup sugar, 2 cups water, Seeds from 1/2 vanilla bean, split lengthwise,, 1 vanilla pod, and more.

Yes, Thousand Flavor Syrup falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Thousand Flavor Syrup

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