Oranges in Lemongrass Syrup

• 4 large oranges
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 2/3 cup water
• 2 lemongrass, bruised and cut into 3" pieces
• 2 fresh ginger coins
• 1 Pomegranate or Passion fruit (optional)
• 1-4 Mangos (optional)
• Pinch of salt

1. Place the ingredients in a small pan. Heat gently until sugar is dissolved. Bring to a boil and cook 2 minutes uncovered. Refrigerate overnight.
2. Use a paring knife to peel oranges, removing the skin including the outer membrane of each segment. Use a larger knife to cut each segment away from the membrane separating the segments. Place in a serving dish.
3. Strain the syrup and pour over orange segments. Allow oranges to marinate for 30 minutes. Serve.
4. Optional: Sprinkle pomegranate or passion fruit seeds over the oranges. You could also replace the oranges with mango or use a combination of the two.

See How to Segment an Orange, including an instructional video.

Source: The Hungry Planet