Ingredients

  • 1 cup rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon coriander seed
  • 1 teaspoon whole cloves
  • 1 teaspoon star anise, pieces
  • 1 teaspoon minced peeled fresh ginger
  • 1 lemon
  • 1 teaspoon pink peppercorns
  • 5 fresh cilantro stems

Method

  • Combine first 5 ingredients in a non-aluminum saucepan.
  • Simmer over low heat 10 minutes.
  • Remove from heat, and cool.
  • Pour into a wide-mouth jar; cover and let stand for 2 weeks in a cool, dark place, gently shaking jar occasionally.
  • Strain the vinegar mixture through a cheesecloth lined sieve into a glass measure or medium bowl; discard solids.
  • Cut 1 strip from rind of lemon; cut into very thin slices to equal 1 teaspoon. Pour vinegar into a decorative bottle.
  • Add pink peppercorns, lemon rind strips, and cilantro.
  • Seal with a cork or other airtight lid; store in a cool, dark place.