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== Description ==

== Ingredients ==

* 2 cups [[water]] 
* 1 cup [[Granulated sugar|Sugar]] 
* 3 whole [[star anise]] 
* 2 teaspoons [[orange flower water]] -- optional 
* 6 large [[oranges]] 
* fresh [[mint]]

== Procedures ==

# Combine first 3 ingredients in medium saucepan. Stir over medium heat until [[Granulated sugar|Sugar]] dissolved. Simmer until liquid is reduced to generous 1 cup, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in [[orange flower water]]. Cover; chill until cold. Discard [[anise]]. 
# The above syrup can be made 1 day ahead. 
# Cut peel and pith from [[oranges]] with knife. Slice [[oranges]] crosswise into 1/3-inch rounds. Set in bowls. Spoon syrup over. Top with [[mint]].
# Make day before or morning of.

[[Category:Laotian cuisine]]

[[Category:Laotian cuisine]]
[[Category:Dessert Recipes]]
[[Category:Orange flower water Recipes]]
[[Category:Star anise Recipes]]
[[Category:Star anise Recipes]]
[[Category:Fennel Recipes]]
[[Category:Mint Recipes]]