Quick-Pickled Thai Chiles

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Ingredients

  • Large handful Thai Chiles (about 15-20)
  • 1 cup White Vinegar
  • 1 cup Sugar
  • 3 Star Anise Pods or 1/2 t. Anise seeds = 1 star Anise
  • 1 Bay Leaf
  • 1 tsp. Corriander Seeds
  • 1 tsp. whole Black Peppercorns
  • 2 Cloves
  • 1 tsp. Cassia buds (or one cinnamon stick, split)
  • 1 clove, Garlic, smashed
  • 1 oz. piece Ginger, peeled and sliced
  • 1 tsp. Salt

Preparation

Step 1

Combine everything but chiles and bring to a boil.
Remove from heat and let steep for a good 15 minutes.
Strain pickling liquid over chiles.
Cover and refrigerate.
Pickles will be ready to eat in about 3-4 hours but are best overnight. (If you want the pickles done faster, slice them before adding the pickling liquid.) The pickles will keep for about two weeks in your fridge.