Ingredients
Strawberry Cheong
- 400 grams (14.1 oz) fresh strawberries
- 400 grams (2 cups) granulated sugar
Strawberry Lemonade
- 310 ml (1 ¼ cup) strawberry cheong
- 250 ml (1 cup) lemon juice
- soda or sparkling water, to taste
Instructions
Strawberry Cheong
- Prepare the strawberries by soaking them in water with a little vinegar or baking soda to remove any dirt. After soaking, rinse the strawberries in cold water. Pat them dry with paper towels to remove any excess moisture.
- Use a knife or melon baller to remove the stems of the berry. Cut any small berries in half and larger ones into quarters.
- In a large bowl, combine the strawberries with sugar, stirring until each berry is coated.
- Transfer the strawberry mixture to a clean airtight jar, and layer with the remaining sugar on top.
- Close the lid and refrigerate, stirring occasionally over the next few days to allow the sugar to dissolve and distribute evenly.
- After about seven days, your strawberry cheong will be ready to enjoy.
- Pass the mixture through a fine sieve, reserving the juice. Store the strawberry cheong in a clean bottle. Transfer the chunks to a clean jar for later use.
Strawberry Lemonade
- Juice the lemons and strain the liquid through a fine sieve into a jug.
- Stir in the strawberry cheong, then top with soda or sparkling water.
- Taste and adjust to suit your preference
If you made this recipe, I would love to hear from you.Tag Bakes By Chichi on Instagram or hashtag #bakesbychichi