Ginger Syrup

Ingredients

 * 1 cup water
 * 1/2 cup Sugar
 * 5 tablespoons matchstick-size strips peeled fresh ginger
 * 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise

Directions

 * 1) Place 1 cup water, Sugar, and ginger in small saucepan.
 * 2) Scrape seeds from vanilla bean into pan; add bean.
 * 3) Stir over medium heat until Sugar dissolves.
 * 4) Simmer 2 minutes; remove from heat.
 * 5) Let stand at room temperature 1 hour for flavors to blend.
 * 6) Strain syrup into small bowl. Chop ginger.
 * 7) Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate ginger and syrup separately.)

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