Melon-and-strawberry Salad With Spicy Lemongrass Syrup

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9 Ingredients

• 2 plump lemongrass stalks, bruised and coarsely chopped
• 2 fresh hot red chiles, quartered lengthwise
• Finely grated zest of 1 lime
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 lb strawberries, halved or quartered if large
• 1 lb cubed (3/4-inch) peeled yellow or white-fleshed melon such as Canary or Crenshaw
• 2 Tbsps slivered mint leaves
• 2 tsps minced crystallized ginger
• 1/2 cup crème fraîche