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Spiced Vinegar Dip

A tangy and punchy condiment packed with fresh garlic, shallots, and fiery chilies. It adds a vibrant kick to fried or grilled dishes.

10 minEasyServes 85 cal/serving

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup cane vinegar
  • 5 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 shallot, thinly sliced
  • 4 bird's eye chilies, chopped
  • 1/2 tsp whole black peppercorns, crushed
  • 1/2 tsp fine sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp granulated sugar

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a small bowl or glass jar, combine 5 minced garlic cloves, 1 thinly sliced shallot, and 4 chopped bird's eye chilies.

  2. 2

    Add 1/2 tsp crushed whole black peppercorns, 1/2 tsp fine sea salt, and 1/2 tsp granulated sugar to the jar.

  3. 3

    Pour in 1 cup cane vinegar and stir well until the seasonings dissolve completely.

  4. 4

    Let the mixture rest at room temperature for 15 minutes before serving to infuse the flavors.

Questions

How long does Spiced Vinegar Dip keep?

Refrigerated in a sealed jar, it keeps four to five days. It also freezes flat in a bag for up to three months.

Can I halve or double Spiced Vinegar Dip?

Yes. As written it serves 8. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. There is no cooking pitfall here; the quantities simply scale.

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