Garlic-Chile Vinegar

(from castro15’s recipe box)

Use to deglaze a pan before braising; brighten up a big grain salad; toss with thinly sliced cukes for a quick pickle

Categories: Dressings/Sauce

Ingredients

  • 7 red or green Thai chiles
  • 8 thinly sliced garlic cloves
  • 1 1/2-inch piece ginger, peeled, thinly sliced
  • 2 cups distilled white vinegar
  • 1 tbsp. sugar
  • 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt

Directions

  1. Place chiles, garlic and ginger in a heatproof 1-pint jar. Bring vinegar, sugar and salt to a boil in a small saucepan, stirring until sugar and salt are dissolved. Immediately pour hot brine into jar to completely cover aromatics; let cool 30 minutes. Cover and chill garlic-chile vinegar at least 4 hours before using.

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