Ingredients

12 ounces fresh ginger, thinly sliced 

1 1/2 cups sugar 

Preparation

In a small saucepan, bring ginger, sugar, and 1 1/2 cups water to a boil over medium heat. Cook 2 minutes. Strain the mixture through a sieve, discarding ginger. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 1 week.