Orange & Lychee in Ginger Syrup (Loy Gaew)

Currently in love with ginger tea.. so this sounds especially fantabulous :)

FROM CHEZ PIM (ChezPim.com)
(makes 8 servings)
3cups sugar
1tsp salt
1 5-inch piece ginger, peeled and thinly sliced
1/4cup tightly packed shredded fresh (or frozen & defrosted) coconut
6 medium oranges, peeled and sectioned(You can use a mix of oranges & kamquats or any other citrus.)
2 1/2 cups peeled & seeded fresh lychees, or 2 20-ounce cans lychees, drained
Handful of chopped mint (optional)
3cups crushed ice
Directions:
1) In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, salt, ginger & 4 cups of water.
2) Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low & simmer until the liquid is reduced by half, about 20 minutes. Set aside to cool.
3) In a skillet (or wok) over medium-low heat, toast the coconut, tossing until evenly toasted. Spread on a plate to cool.
4) In a large bowl, combine the oranges & lychees.
5) Remove & discard the ginger from the syrup & pour the syrup over the fruit.
6) Mix in the mint & chill.
TO SERVE:
7) Spoon the fruit mixture into 8 small bowls. Add about 2tbsps crushed ice to each bowl and top w/ toasted coconut. Serve immediately.

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