Asian Five Spice Vinegar Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 c. Rice vinegar
• 1 tsp Coriander seeds
• 1 tsp Whole cloves
• 1 tsp Broken star anise pcs
• 1 tsp Chopped peeled fresh ginger
• 1 x Lemon
• 1 tsp Pink peppercorns
• 5 x Cilantro sprigs

Instructions

1. 1.
2. Combine first 5 ingredients in a nonaluminum saucepan; simmer over low heat 10 min.
3. Remove from heat, and cold.
4. Pour into a widemouthed jar; cover and let stand for 2 weeks in a cold, dark place, gently shaking jar occasionally.
5. 2.
6. Strain the vinegar mix through a cheesecloth lined sieve into a glass measure or possibly medium bowl; throw away solids.
7. Cut 1 strip from rind of lemon; cut into very thin slices to equal 1 tsp.. Pour vinegar into a decorative bottle; add in pink peppercorns, lemon rind strips, and cilantro.
8. Seal with a cork or possibly other airtight lid; store in a cold, dark place.
9. Yield:1 c..
10. Notes: Try this vinegar in Thai and Chinese stirfries or possibly noodle dishes which call for plain rice vinegar; or possibly as a marinade for cucumbers.