Ginger-Lemongrass Sorbet

Ingredients

1 C sugar
1 1/2 C water
4 stalks lemongrass, sliced into 1 inch cylinders
1/2 C fresh shavings of peeled ginger
1 C lemon juice (about three large lemons)

Instructions

Bring the sugar and water to a boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Add the lemongrass and ginger, turn off the heat, and allow to steep for ten minutes. Strain into a bowl and add the lemon juice. Stir, and pour into two ice trays, and freeze for ~2 hours until slushy. Combine into a bowl, mix and freeze for another hour before serving.