Stir together sugar, 1 cup water, cucumber, cardamom, and basil in a small saucepan. Bring to a low boil over medium, and cook, stirring occasionally, until sugar is dissolved and syrup is ...

Cut the potato into 1.5cm dice and boil until tender. Drain and set aside, but reserve 2 tablespoons of the starchy cooking water. Prepare the fennel by slicing off the stems and fronds and ...