THAI COCONUT-SPICE BLEND
Like really good Thai dishes, this spice blend is balanced and complex: a little sweet, a little hot and a little citrusy. Toasting the coconut brings out its natural sweetness and dries it out enough that you can grind it without making a paste. Watch the coconut carefully when toasting it, especially if your oven runs hot - it can go from raw to burnt pretty quickly.
Provided by Cooking Channel
Time 30m
Yield 1/2 cup
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Position an oven rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F. Bake the coconut on a rimmed baking sheet, stirring occasionally, until light golden brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Let cool.
- Meanwhile, put the lime zest on a paper towel-lined microwave-safe plate and microwave in 30-second increments, stirring with a fork in between, until the zest is dry and almost brittle, 2 to 4 minutes total. (The timing will largely depend on the power of your microwave.)
- Add the cooled coconut, dried lime zest, chili flakes, coriander, garlic, and salt to a spice grinder and grind to the texture of very coarse cornmeal. Keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
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Raihan Gazi
gazi88@gmail.comThis spice blend is just okay. It's not as flavorful as I was hoping for.
Gyanendra Dhimal
d@gmail.comI'm really impressed with this spice blend. It's flavorful and versatile, and it adds a lot of depth to my dishes.
Anik Raj
raj100@aol.comThis spice blend is a must-have for any Thai food lover. It's easy to use and it makes your dishes taste like they came from a restaurant.
Indigo Milkcap
indigo-m@yahoo.comI'm always looking for new and interesting spice blends to try, and this one definitely fits the bill. It's a great addition to my collection.
Likezo Akapelwa
akapelwa_likezo@hotmail.comThis spice blend is a great way to add some excitement to your everyday meals. It's perfect for weeknight dinners or when you're entertaining guests.
Leonardo Bolton
bolton@hotmail.comI love the fact that this spice blend is all-natural. I feel good about using it in my cooking.
Brian Bowman
brian@gmail.comThis spice blend is a bit pricey, but it's worth every penny. It's so versatile and it really makes my dishes taste amazing.
michael bass
b33@hotmail.comI'm new to Thai cooking and this spice blend made it so easy to create authentic-tasting dishes. I'm definitely going to be using it again.
Madison Marshall
m-m@hotmail.comThis spice blend is a staple in my kitchen. I use it in everything from curries to stir-fries to marinades. It always adds a delicious flavor to my dishes.
Denis Fuji
f.d73@yahoo.comI've tried a lot of different Thai spice blends, but this one is by far the best. It's got the perfect balance of flavors and it really makes my dishes sing.
LtCol Silver
s_l@yahoo.comI'm not a big fan of spicy food, but this spice blend is mild enough for me to enjoy. It's still flavorful, but it doesn't overpower the other ingredients in my dishes.
Stephanie Della Grotta
sg@hotmail.comThis is my go-to spice blend for Thai dishes. It's so easy to use and always produces delicious results.
sushil regmi
r-s@hotmail.comI love using this spice blend in curries and stir-fries. It adds so much flavor and depth of flavor.
rehab Samir
s-rehab79@gmail.comI've been using this spice blend for years and it's always a hit with my family and friends. It's the perfect balance of sweet, savory, and spicy.
Davis Muia
m_d29@yahoo.comThis Thai coconut spice blend is amazing! It really elevates the flavor of any dish I add it to.