Thai Limeade
  	  		Nam Manow น้ำมะนาว 
  	  	
  	  	  		
  			Growing up in Laos and Thailand, my mother only cooked with limes.  It wasn't until she immigrated to the US did she see a lemon firsthand.  My parents have lived in the US for over 30 years, and have never bought lemons at the grocery store.  Limes are a perennial staple for Asian cooking.  In the summer months, my mom makes large batches of Thai Limeade (น้ำมะนาว) to keep us cool during the hot sweltering weather.    		
  	  	Recipe Ingredients:
  	
  		  			- 1/4 cup hot water & 1 cup chilled water
 
  		  			- 3.5 tablespoons white sugar (or two tablespoons honey)
 
  		  			- 1/8 teaspoon salt
 
  		  			- 4 tablespoons fresh lime juice
 
  		  			- 1/3 cup ice
 
  		  	
  	Recipe Steps:
  	
  		  			- In a heat proof glass (or pyrex measuring bowl with a spout), mix together the hot water, sugar and salt.
 
  		  			- Add lime juice and chilled water.  Stir until well incorporated.  Set aside and refrigerate.
 
  		  			- When you are ready to serve, add ice into a tall glass.  Pour the limeade mixture into the glass.  Serve with a straw.  For garnish, you can add lime wedges or sprigs of mint.
 
  		  	
  	
  		Serving Size: 2
  		Preparation Time: 15 minutes  	
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