Filipino Spiced Vinegar

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Dice the red onion.
  2. 2Chop the Thai chilies.
  3. 3Add black peppercorns, garlic, and sugar to a large zip-lock bag.
  4. 4Push out any air and seal the bag.
  5. 5Smash the contents of the bag with a mallet.
  6. 6Add the smashed garlic mixture to a container.
  7. 7Add the diced onions and chopped Thai chilies to the container.
  8. 8Transfer the ingredients to a bigger container.
  9. 9Add whole Thai chilies to the container.
  10. 10Pour in fish sauce.
  11. 11Add vanilla extract.
  12. 12Pour in vinegar.
  13. 13Give it a good mix.
  14. 14Put a lid on the container.
  15. 15Let it marinate for at least three days, or a week for better flavor.
  16. 16Serve the spiced vinegar.

Ingredients

  • red onion
  • Thai chilies
  • black peppercorns
  • garlic
  • sugar
  • fish sauce
  • vanilla extract
  • vinegar

Equipment

cutting boardknifelarge zip-lock bagmalletcontainerwooden spoon

Tips

  • The sugar absorbs any garlic oil that comes out.
  • Don't worry if there are whole peppercorns, it gives it character.
  • Let it marinate for at least three days, but it's better if you give it a week.