Here's a quick n' easy way to add delicious flavour and healing power to your meals. As many of you know, I've been experimenting with adding a little heat here and there and am finding that I can tolerate more as time goes by. Why enjoy more heat? It increases circulation in the body. That's the quick answer. Increased circulation ensures nutrients reach destination all over our body, which is a healthy choice! 'Herbal vinegar with a kick' is delicious too!
I normally make my infused vinegar with Apple Cider vinegar but this one with red wine vinegar is tasty. If you prefer other herbs (i.e. not a Cilantro fan!! - substitute flat-leaf parsley, basil, oregano or thyme ~ or any of your favourite herbs)
Crank up the heat!
Cilantro-Garlic-Ginger-Hot Pepper Vinegar
Ingredients
- ½ cup cilantro loosely packed ~ or your favourite herb
- 3 quarter-size slices ginger root
- 1 small hot red pepper fresh or dried
- 1 garlic clove peeled
- 2 cups red wine vinegar
Instructions
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Put the cilantro, ginger root, red pepper, and garlic in a steeping container.
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Cover with the vinegar and attach the lid.
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Set the container in a cool, dark place, shaking every day or two.
Recipe Notes
Taste after a week, then filter (or let it steep longer until the flavor is to your liking).
Pour into bottles, cap tightly and label.
Experiment. Add or subtract the 'heat'! Enjoy!
Adapted from Mountain Rose Herbs
Use this flavourful concoction as a condiment or as an addition to sauces, salsas or stir-fry dishes. It makes a delightful vinaigrette too.
Here's a post all about that.
Don't like Cilantro? That's fine. Substitute your favourite herb!
I normally make my version with Apple Cider Vinegar but have a batch on the go at the moment with the RED WINE vinegar and it IS delicious!
Please comment and share what you are doing!
Emily @ Recipes to Nourish
Cilantro + Garlic + Ginger ... yes please! I bet paired with that peppers this is amazing!
linda spiker
I love a good kick! In my food, not in my pants lol!
The Food Hunter
I love that you added a kick to this!
Raia Todd
Wow. I think my sinuses need this. Thanks!
Megan Stevens
I wouldn't have thought to do this with fresh cilantro. Such a yummy and fun idea. Thanks, Carol.
Shelley C
This is my first year 'making' things like this. I made chive vinegar this spring and use it in my salads. I have an elderberry vinegar infusing right now...I used the spent elderberries from the syrup/tonic I made last week. Anxious to try that too. Was looking up hawthorns to infuse, but not sure what they are good for? Heart ailments I think.
carollittle
Hawthorn is a wonderful herb! Yes, excellent remedy ~ supportive to cardiovascular system. Supports heart health and blood pressure health. Give it a try!