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Asian Five Spice Vinegar Recipe

Elevate your Asian cooking with this homemade Asian Five Spice Vinegar! Infused with fragrant spices and a hint of citrus, this versatile vinegar adds a depth of flavor to Thai and Chinese stir-fries, noodle dishes, and even pickled cucumbers. A simple 15-minute prep yields a complex flavor profile that will impress your taste buds and elevate your culinary game. Perfect for adding a unique zing to your favorite Asian recipes!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 43.3 kcal
Protein 4g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Asian Five Spice Vinegar

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How to Make Asian Five Spice Vinegar

  1. Combine 1 cup rice vinegar, 2 tablespoons sugar, 1 tablespoon Asian five-spice powder, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns in a non-aluminum saucepan.
  2. Bring to a simmer over low heat. Reduce heat to the lowest setting and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. Remove from heat and let cool completely.
  4. Pour the mixture into a clean, wide-mouth jar.
  5. Cover the jar and let it stand in a cool, dark place for 2 weeks, gently shaking the jar every few days.
  6. After 2 weeks, line a sieve with cheesecloth. Carefully pour the vinegar mixture through the sieve into a glass measuring cup or bowl.
  7. Discard the solids.
  8. Using a vegetable peeler, remove 1 thin strip of zest from a lemon.
  9. Finely slice the lemon zest to yield approximately 1 teaspoon.
  10. Pour the strained vinegar into a decorative bottle or airtight container.
  11. Add the lemon zest, 1 teaspoon pink peppercorns, and 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro to the bottle.
  12. Seal the bottle tightly with a cork or airtight lid.
  13. Store in a cool, dark place. Allow flavors to meld for at least another week before using for best results.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

0g

Fat

0g

Carbs

5g

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