ASIAN FIVE-SPICE VINEGAR

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Try this vinegar in Thai and Chinese stir fry dishes or noodle dishes that call for plain rice vinegar or as a marinade for cucumbers.

Provided by queenbeatrice

Categories     < 15 Mins

Time 15m

Yield 1 cup, 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup rice vinegar
1 teaspoon coriander seed
1 teaspoon whole cloves
1 teaspoon star anise, pieces
1 teaspoon minced peeled fresh ginger
1 lemon
1 teaspoon pink peppercorns
5 fresh cilantro stems

Steps:

  • Combine first 5 ingredients in a non-aluminum saucepan.
  • Simmer over low heat 10 minutes.
  • Remove from heat, and cool.
  • Pour into a wide-mouth jar; cover and let stand for 2 weeks in a cool, dark place, gently shaking jar occasionally.
  • Strain the vinegar mixture through a cheesecloth lined sieve into a glass measure or medium bowl; discard solids.
  • Cut 1 strip from rind of lemon; cut into very thin slices to equal 1 teaspoon. Pour vinegar into a decorative bottle.
  • Add pink peppercorns, lemon rind strips, and cilantro.
  • Seal with a cork or other airtight lid; store in a cool, dark place.

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