posted by Sue Freeman 08-28-98 10:26 AM
Oriental Vinegar
Recipe By : Homemade in the Kitchen
Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Oils, Vinegars, & Condiments
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 cups rice wine vinegar
6 black whole peppercorns
1 chunk peeled fresh ginger (about 1 1/2 x 3/4 x
3/8 inch)
1 thin 1-inch strip lemon zest
1 (14- to 15- inch stalk lemon grass
Combine the vinegar, peppercorns, ginger, and lemon zest in a clean and dry 16-oz. bottle. Trim the bottom of lemon grass, remove the outer leaf, and cut it in half crosswise. Add the lemon grass to the bottle.
Seal with a cork and steep for 1 week. The vinegar should be ready to use immediately after steeping, with a shelf life of at least 1 year.
YIELD: 2 cups