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Ingredients

• ✓ rice vinegar
• water
• white sugar
• salt
• carrot
• daikon radish
• cucumber
• jalapeno pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
2. 2 Inspect two pint-sized jars for cracks, discarding any defective ones. Immerse in simmering water until needed. Wash new, unused lids and rings in warm soapy water.
3. 3 Bring water, vinegar, sugar, and salt to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Cook until sugar dissolves, about 3 minutes. Turn off the heat and let cool for 2 minutes.
4. 4 Meanwhile, divide carrots, radish, cucumbers, and jalapeños evenly between the two clean jars. Pour hot liquid over vegetables in the jars and let come to room temperature, about 30 minutes.
5. 5 Screw on lids and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

By Soup Loving Nicole

Ingredients

• ✓ rice vinegar
• soy sauce
• chili oil

Instructions

1. 1 In a small bowl or ramekin, stir together the soy sauce and rice vinegar. Drip in the chili oil to taste. Stir with chopsticks, and dip away!

By IBNSHISHA

Ingredients

• ✓ rice vinegar
• cabbage
• thousand island dressing
• hot sauce
• salt

Instructions

1. 1 Stir together cabbage, Thousand Island dressing, rice vinegar, hot sauce, and salt in a large bowl with a fork until evenly mixed.

By John Mitzewich

Ingredients

• ✓ rice vinegar
• cabbage
• red onion
• mango
• walnut
• splenda granular

Instructions

1. 1 Combine cabbage, onion, mango, and walnuts in a bowl.
2. 2 Dissolve Splenda in vinegar; add to cabbage and toss to coat.
3. 3 Serve cold or at room temperature.

By USA WEEKEND columnist Jean Carper

Ingredients

• ✓ rice vinegar
• glutinous white rice
• water
• white sugar
• vegetable oil
• salt

Instructions

1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
2. 2 Rinse rice under cold water in a strainer until water runs clear.
3. 3 Combine rice and water in a saucepan over medium-high heat; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 12 minutes. Remove from heat; let stand, covered, until tender, 10 minutes more. The rice will continue to steam. Remove lid; let rice cool.
4. 4 Meanwhile, combine rice wine vinegar, sugar, oil, and salt in a small saucepan over medium heat; cook until sugar has dissolved. Allow to cool.
5. 5 Stir vinegar mixture into rice. It may look wet at first, but keep stirring; rice will dry as it cools.
6. 6 Enjoy!

By LucyDelRey

Ingredients

• ✓ rice vinegar
• whole kernel corn
• tomato
• sweet onion
• green onion
• cilantro leaves
• lime
• kosher salt

Instructions

1. 1 In a large bowl, combine the corn, tomatoes, sweet onion, green onion, and cilantro. Squeeze lime juice over mixture, and mix in. Stir in rice vinegar to taste; the amount you use will depend on the sweetness of the corn, and the acidity of the lime. Season with kosher salt.
2. 2 Cover, and chill for 45 minutes to an hour. Stir before serving.

By Twila Davis Reed

Ingredients

• ✓ rice vinegar
• sesame oil
• white sugar
• ginger
• lemongrass
• soy sauce
• cucumber
• jalapeno pepper
• cilantro
• basil

Instructions

1. 1 Whisk rice vinegar, sesame oil, sugar, ginger, lemongrass, and soy sauce together in a large bowl. Stir in cucumbers, jalapeno pepper, cilantro, and basil.

By xiaodaut

Ingredients

• ✓ rice vinegar
• cucumber
• kosher salt
• sugar
• garlic
• soy sauce
• sesame oil
• red pepper flakes
• sesame seed

Instructions

1. 1 Wrap each cucumber in plastic wrap to minimize splattering. Place on a work surface and pound with a flat object (like a meat pounder) until cucumbers crack and are slightly flattened. Remove from plastic. Cut cucumbers in half; halve each side lengthwise. Slice into 1- to 1 ½ -inch wide slices. Transfer to a strainer set over a bowl.
2. 2 Sprinkle cucumber with salt and sugar; mix until well combined. Refrigerate the bowl and strainer for 30 to 60 minutes so cucumber pieces can drain into the bowl.
3. 3 To make the dressing: Place garlic, seasoned rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes in a large bowl; whisk together thoroughly.
4. 4 Transfer drained cucumbers into the bowl with dressing. Toss to coat. Cover with plastic wrap. If you have time, refrigerate salad to allow flavors to mingle, about 30 minutes.
5. 5 When ready to serve, spoon crushed cucumbers into a serving bowl and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

By John Mitzewich

Ingredients

• ✓ rice vinegar
• sesame seed
• cabbage
• carrot
• ramen noodle
• olive oil
• white sugar
• sesame oil
• salt
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Toast sesame seeds in a small skillet, shaking frequently, over medium heat until golden brown and fragrant. Transfer toasted seeds to a small plate and set aside.
2. 2 Toss together cabbage, carrots, and crushed ramen noodles in a large bowl.
3. 3 Whisk together olive oil, sugar, vinegar, sesame oil, salt, pepper, and ramen seasoning packet in a small bowl until combined.
4. 4 Pour over cabbage mixture; toss to coat. Top with sesame seeds.

By MommyBennett

Ingredients

• ✓ rice vinegar
• elbow macaroni
• mayonnaise
• onion
• parsley
• yellow mustard
• white sugar
• celery seed
• salt
• egg

Instructions

1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
2. 2 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain.
3. 3 Rinse macaroni in cold water until cool; drain.
4. 4 Stir mayonnaise, onion, parsley, mustard, rice vinegar, sugar, celery seed, and salt together in a bowl.
5. 5 Add macaroni and eggs and stir to coat.
6. 6 Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

By Christine Anne Limon

Ingredients

• ✓ rice vinegar
• salt
• red onion
• english cucumber
• tomato
• lime juice
• white wine vinegar
• jalapeno pepper
• cilantro
• olive oil
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Fill a bowl with water; stir in salt until dissolved. Add red onions; let soak for 10 minutes. Drain and pat dry.
2. 2 Mix onions, cucumbers, tomato, rice vinegar, lime juice, white wine vinegar, jalapeño pepper, cilantro, olive, and black pepper together in a large bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and let marinate at room temperature before serving, about 30 minutes.

By Rich Girl 319

Ingredients

• ✓ rice vinegar
• brown sugar
• ginger root
• shallot
• red pepper flakes
• salt
• watermelon rind
• bacon
• ginger root
• garlic
• lime
• cilantro stem
• cilantro leaf
• watermelon
• green onion

Instructions

1. 1 Boil 1 ½ cups vinegar in a medium saucepan. Add 4 tablespoons brown sugar, crushed ginger, shallots, red pepper flakes, and 1 teaspoon salt. Stir until sugar and salt dissolve; remove pickling liquid from heat.
2. 2 Place watermelon rind in a large bowl; strain pickling liquid through a fine-mesh strainer over rind. Stir to combine; refrigerate at least 1 hour.
3. 3 Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly brown, about 10 minutes; drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Chop or crumble bacon into pieces when cool.
4. 4 Place 1/2 cup chopped ginger, garlic, lime juice, cilantro stems, remaining 1 cup vinegar, remaining 2 tablespoons brown sugar, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt in a blender. Blend on high speed, scraping down jar occasionally, until dressing is mostly smooth.
5. 5 To assemble the salad: Place 1 cup fresh watermelon on a plate, drizzle with 2 tablespoons dressing, top with 2 tablespoons pickled rind, 1 to 2 tablespoons bacon, 1 tablespoon cilantro leaves, and 1/2 tablespoon green onion.

By Myra L

Ingredients

• ✓ rice vinegar
• napa cabbage
• radish
• salt
• onion
• garlic
• ginger
• water
• persimmon
• cucumber
• green onion
• red pepper flakes

Instructions

1. 1 Place cabbage and radish into a large colander. Sprinkle liberally with salt, mix to combine, and let sit for 1 hour. Sprinkle with additional salt, mix again, and let sit for 1 more hour. Rinse cabbage and let drain.
2. 2 Combine onion, garlic, ginger, and rice vinegar in a blender. Add water and blend on high power until well combined.
3. 3 Transfer drained cabbage to a large bowl. Add blended onion mixture, persimmon, cucumber, green onions, and red pepper flakes; mix until well combined.
4. 4 Transfer kimchi to sterilized airtight containers and refrigerate for three days before serving.

By henry

Ingredients

• ✓ rice vinegar
• garlic
• ginger root
• soy sauce
• peanut oil
• sesame oil
• hot pepper sauce
• green pepper
• red bell pepper
• yellow bell pepper
• green onion
• snap pea
• sesame seed
• udon noodle

Instructions

1. 1 In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine garlic, ginger, soy sauce, rice vinegar, peanut oil, sesame oil, and hot pepper sauce. Close the lid, and shake vigorously to blend. Set aside to let the flavors blend.
2. 2 Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add udon noodles, and cook until tender, about 3 minutes. Drain, and place in a serving bowl.
3. 3 In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the bell peppers with green onion and peas. Heat in the microwave until warm, but still crisp. Add to the noodles in the bowl, and pour the dressing over all. Toss to coat everything in dressing, then sprinkle toasted sesame seeds over the top.

By BAJATHECAT

Ingredients

• ✓ rice vinegar
• cilantro
• mint
• basil
• peanut
• green onion
• red bell pepper
• carrot
• spaghetti
• chicken breast
• sesame oil
• hoisin sauce
• sriracha chile sauce
• brown sugar
• fish sauce
• soy sauce
• garlic

Instructions

1. 1 Whisk garlic, rice vinegar, soy sauce, fish sauce, brown sugar, Sriracha, hoisin, and sesame oil together in a mixing bowl for the dressing.
2. 2 Tear chicken apart into strands similar in width to the spaghetti. Refrigerate until ready to use.
3. 3 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water.
4. 4 Transfer spaghetti to a mixing bowl; add the chicken, carrots, bell pepper, and green onions. Pour in the dressing and toss by hand until well combined. Seal the surface of the salad with plastic wrap and refrigerate, tossing occasionally, for 2 to 12 hours, the longer the better.
5. 5 Add peanuts, basil, mint, and cilantro to the salad. Toss well; taste and adjust for seasoning.

By John Mitzewich

Ingredients

• ✓ rice vinegar
• mushroom
• green onion
• sesame oil
• chili oil
• white pepper
• black pepper
• red pepper flakes
• vegetable broth
• firm tofu
• cornstarch
• soy sauce
• bamboo fungus
• water
• tiger lily bud
• shiitake mushroom
• wood ear mushroom

Instructions

1. 1 In a small bowl, place wood mushrooms, shiitake mushrooms, and lily buds in 1 1/2 cups hot water. Soak 20 minutes, until rehydrated. Drain, reserving liquid. Trim stems from the mushrooms, and cut into thin strips. Cut the lily buds in half.
2. 2 In a separate small bowl, soak bamboo fungus in 1/4 cup lightly salted hot water. Soak about 20 minutes, until rehydrated. Drain, and mince.
3. 3 In a third small bowl, blend soy sauce, rice vinegar, and 1 tablespoon cornstarch. Place 1/2 the tofu strips into the mixture.
4. 4 In a medium saucepan, mix the reserved mushroom and lily bud liquid with the vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, and stir in the wood mushrooms, shiitake mushrooms, and lily buds. Reduce heat, and simmer 3 to 5 minutes. Season with red pepper, black pepper, and white pepper.
5. 5 In a small bowl, mix remaining cornstarch and remaining water. Stir into the broth mixture until thickened.
6. 6 Mix soy sauce mixture and remaining tofu strips into the saucepan. Return to boil, and stir in the bamboo fungus, chili oil, and sesame oil. Garnish with green onion to serve.

By Red West

Ingredients

• ✓ rice vinegar
• water
• sugar
• salt
• carrot
• daikon radish

Instructions

1. 1 Combine water, vinegar, sugar, and salt in a bowl. Stir until salt and sugar have dissolved.
2. 2 Place carrots and daikon in a sterile jar. Pour vinegar mixture on top until vegetables are completely covered. Seal jar and refrigerate for at least 1 day, ideally 3 days.

By bdweld

Ingredients

• ✓ rice vinegar
• fish sauce
• water
• white sugar
• garlic powder
• red chile pepper

Instructions

1. 1 In a medium bowl, combine the fish sauce, rice vinegar, water, sugar, garlic powder and chile pepper. Stir until sugar is dissolved. Taste to make sure the sweet, sour, salty and spicy flavors are balanced and adjust if necessary. Pour into bottles and seal with lids.

By BALISAL

Ingredients

• ✓ rice vinegar
• lime juice
• fish sauce
• sugar
• bird's eye chile
• garlic

Instructions

1. 1 Mix lime juice, fish sauce, vinegar, sugar, bird's eye chile, and garlic together in a bowl until sugar dissolves. Serve sauce in a small bowl.

By Janelle Dobbs

Ingredients

• ✓ rice vinegar
• water
• red chile pepper
• garlic
• fish sauce
• white sugar
• lemon juice

Instructions

1. 1 Stir water, chile peppers, garlic, fish sauce, rice vinegar, and sugar together in a saucepan over medium-low heat until sugar dissolves into the liquid; remove from heat and set aside to cool completely, about 1 hour.
2. 2 Stir lemon juice into the cooled liquid.

By CJ

Ingredients

• ✓ rice vinegar
• sesame oil
• ground pork
• water chestnut
• green onion
• soy sauce
• cabbage
• carrot
• lumpia wrapper
• olive oil cooking spray

Instructions

1. 1 Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add pork and cook until browned, about 5 minutes, breaking it into small pieces. Add water chestnuts, green onion, soy sauce, and vinegar; cook for 5 additional minutes.
2. 2 Increase heat to high and add cabbage. Cook until cabbage is soft and liquid has evaporated, about 2 minutes. Turn off heat and stir in grated carrots. Let mixture cool for 3 minutes.
3. 3 Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
4. 4 Meanwhile, place a lumpia wrapper on a clean surface in a diamond shape, with one corner at the bottom. Place 2 tablespoons of filling in the wrapper. Fold up bottom half and then tightly fold in sides. Gently roll and seal with a couple drops of water. Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling.
5. 5 Lightly mist each roll with olive oil. Arrange as many lumpia in your air fryer basket as possible without them touching. Cook in the preheated air fryer for 5 minutes. Flip and cook 3 additional minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Repeat with remaining lumpia.

By Soup Loving Nicole

Ingredients

• ✓ rice vinegar
• white sugar
• fish sauce
• black pepper
• chicken thigh
• water
• fish sauce
• white sugar
• vegetable oil
• garlic
• jalapeno pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Combine sugar, fish sauce, and black pepper in a shallow plate and turn chicken in the marinade. Set aside for 10 minutes.
2. 2 Combine water, fish sauce, sugar, and rice vinegar in a bowl. Set caramel sauce aside.
3. 3 Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon oil and pan-fry chicken, skin-side up, until bottoms turn slightly crispy and brown, about 5 minutes. Turn and cook until skin is slightly charred, about 5 minutes. Remove chicken from skillet and transfer to a plate.
4. 4 Add remaining 2 tablespoons oil to the skillet and cook garlic for 30 seconds. Return chicken to the skillet and add caramel sauce. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook until chicken is no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear. Caramel sauce should be reduced and turn amber in color. Add jalapenos and cook for 1 more minute.

By Dan Wentzel

Ingredients

• ✓ rice vinegar
• daikon radish
• carrot
• mayonnaise
• hoisin sauce
• sriracha hot sauce
• sandwich roll
• pork roast
• pate
• cucumber
• jalapeno pepper
• cilantro leaf

Instructions

1. 1 Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
2. 2 Toss radish and carrot with seasoned rice vinegar in a bowl until well coated. Let sit until veggies become slightly limp, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain and set aside or refrigerate.
3. 3 Mix mayonnaise, hoisin sauce, and sriracha in a small bowl. Split French roll just enough so you can open it like a book. Pull out some of the bread from the top half to better accommodate the filling if desired. Spread the interior surfaces of roll liberally with mayonnaise mixture.
4. 4 Transfer roll, cut-side up, to the prepared baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven until warm and crisp with slightly browned edges, about 7 minutes.
5. 5 Place sliced pork, paté, pickled radish and carrot, cucumber, jalapeño, and cilantro leaves in warm roll. Cut in half to serve.

By John Mitzewich

Ingredients

• ✓ rice vinegar
• duck leg
• salt
• black pepper
• vegetable oil
• onion
• garlic
• chicken broth
• soy sauce
• sambal chili paste
• hot pepper sauce
• bay leaf

Instructions

1. 1 Season duck legs with salt and black pepper.
2. 2 Heat oil in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add duck legs, skin-side down, and cook until browned, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate; drain all but 1 tablespoon fat from the skillet.
3. 3 Cook onion in reserved duck fat over medium heat until it begins to turn translucent, 3 to 4 minutes. Add garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in broth, vinegar, soy sauce, chili paste, and bay leaves; bring to a simmer.
4. 4 Return duck legs to the skillet, loosely cover, and simmer until duck legs are tender and easily pierced with a fork, about 2 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
5. 5 Uncover, increase the heat to high, and cook until the sauce is thick, about 5 minutes; season with salt and black pepper to taste. Discard bay leaves before serving.

By John Mitzewich

Ingredients

• ✓ rice vinegar
• quail egg
• ketchup
• brown sugar
• soy sauce
• water
• yellow food coloring
• red food coloring
• all-purpose flour
• salt
• black pepper
• oil
• cornstarch
• bamboo skewer

Instructions

1. 1 Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium, cover, and cook for 4 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 2 minutes. Rinse eggs in cold water and cool to room temperature; peel.
2. 2 Combine rice vinegar, ketchup, brown sugar, and soy sauce in a saucepan. Cook and stir over medium until sugar has dissolved, about 5 minutes. Let cool.
3. 3 Prepare batter by adding red and yellow food coloring to the water to get a deep orange color. Combine flour, salt, and pepper in a bowl; pour in orange water and stir until there are no lumps.
4. 4 Heat oil in a wok to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
5. 5 Gently roll eggs in cornstarch to coat and shake off excess cornstarch. Dip into orange batter so they are fully covered. Poke eggs with the bamboo skewer and drop gently into the hot oil. Deep fry until the batter is crispy, about 2 minutes per side. Remove eggs with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.

By Suhara

Ingredients

• ✓ rice vinegar
• green chile pepper
• lime juice
• fish sauce
• garlic
• sugar
• sesame oil
• vegetable oil
• black pepper
• chicken breast
• cabbage
• carrot
• onion
• peanut
• cilantro

Instructions

1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
2. 2 Stir together the chopped green chiles, rice vinegar, lime juice, fish sauce, garlic, sugar, sesame oil, vegetable oil, and black pepper until the mixture is thoroughly combined and the sugar is dissolved.
3. 3 Place the chicken, cabbage, carrot, onion, peanuts, and cilantro in a salad bowl, and toss thoroughly together with tongs.
4. 4 Pour the dressing over the salad and toss again. Serve immediately.

By Jia T

Ingredients

• ✓ rice vinegar
• cucumber
• green onion
• carrot
• mirin
• sugar
• ground pork
• tamari sauce
• sesame oil
• mirin
• ginger
• chili garlic sauce
• fish sauce
• sesame seed hamburger bun
• basil
• mint

Instructions

1. 1 In a bowl, mix together the cucumber, green onion, carrot, rice vinegar, 2 tablespoons of mirin, and sugar until the mixture is well blended. Refrigerate 3 hours to overnight.
2. 2 Place the pork in a mixing bowl, and lightly combine with tamari sauce, sesame oil, 1 teaspoon of mirin, ginger, chili garlic sauce, and fish sauce. Divide the meat into 6 equal parts, and form each part into a patty. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
3. 3 Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat, and lightly oil the grate.
4. 4 Grill the burgers until the meat is no longer pink inside and the outside is crisp and brown, about 5 minutes per side. To assemble, place a burger on a sesame seed bun, and pile about 1/4 cup of the pickle mixture onto the burger. Sprinkle with a bit of fresh basil and mint, if desired.

By wisweetp

Ingredients

• ✓ rice vinegar
• egg
• oil
• cornstarch
• bamboo skewer
• ketchup
• brown sugar
• soy sauce
• all-purpose flour
• water
• salt
• black pepper
• red food coloring
• yellow food coloring

Instructions

1. 1 Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil, remove from heat, and let eggs stand in hot water for 15 minutes. Remove eggs from hot water, cool under cold running water, and peel.
2. 2 Combine rice vinegar, ketchup, brown sugar, and soy sauce in a saucepan. Heat over medium heat while stirring until sugar has dissolved, about 5 minutes. Stir sauce and let cool.
3. 3 Prepare the batter by adding a few drops of red and yellow food coloring to the water to get a deep orange color. Combine flour with salt and pepper in a bowl; pour in orange water and stir until there are no lumps.
4. 4 Heat oil in a wok to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
5. 5 Gently roll eggs in cornstarch to coat and shake off excess cornstarch. Dip into orange batter so they are fully covered. Poke eggs with the bamboo skewer and drop into the hot oil. Deep fry until the batter is crispy, about 2 minutes per side. Remove eggs with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.

By Suhara

Ingredients

• ✓ rice vinegar
• water
• brown rice
• water
• quinoa
• cucumber
• carrot
• radish
• water
• white sugar
• sesame oil
• salt
• mayonnaise
• sriracha sauce
• peanut
• cilantro

Instructions

1. 1 Pour 3 quarts water into a saucepan and add boil-in-bag rice packets. Bring to a boil. Cook, uncovered, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove bag using a fork and drain. Pour cooked rice into a bowl.
2. 2 Pour 1 quart water into a saucepan and add boil-in-bag quinoa packet. Bring to a boil. Cook, uncovered, about 10 minutes. Remove bag using a fork and drain. Pour cooked quinoa into a bowl.
3. 3 Place cucumber, carrots, and radishes into a bowl. Combine vinegar, 1/4 cup water, sugar, sesame oil, and salt in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Pour mixture over the vegetables in the bowl. Let stand 20 minutes, then drain.
4. 4 While vegetables are pickling, combine mayonnaise and sriracha sauce in a small bowl. Stir until well combined and refrigerate until ready to serve.
5. 5 Add 1 cup cooked rice and 1/2 cup cooked quinoa to each of 4 bowls. Divide sriracha mayonnaise evenly between the bowls, drizzling over the rice and quinoa. Layer pickled vegetables on top and add 2 tablespoons each of the chopped peanuts and cilantro.

By fabeveryday

Ingredients

• ✓ rice vinegar
• metal skewer
• salt
• pork shoulder
• cilantro
• tamarind paste
• fish sauce
• soy sauce
• cayenne pepper
• chipotle chili powder
• coriander
• ancho chili powder
• brown sugar
• garlic
• shallot
• ginger root
• turmeric
• turmeric root

Instructions

1. 1 Place fresh turmeric in a food processor along with powdered turmeric. Add ginger, shallot, garlic, brown sugar, ancho chili powder, coriander, chipotle, cayenne, rice vinegar, soy sauce, fish sauce, tamarind paste, and cilantro. Blend into a fine paste.
2. 2 Cut pork into 1 1/2-inch cubes, trimming off fat as needed. Place pork in a bowl; season with salt. Pour in the marinade. Mix and massage pork with your hands until completely coated. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 4 to 18 hours.
3. 3 Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate. Thread pork through skewers so the pieces are touching but not squished together. Reserve leftover marinade.
4. 4 Grill skewers, brushing on reserved marinade, until pork just starts to firm up but is still slightly pink in the center, about 10 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C). Serve immediately.

By John Mitzewich