Thai Coconut-Spice Blend

Serves: 6

Keyon Hand

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

47

Spice

49

Sweetness

49

Sourness

42

mins

Prep time (avg)

5

Difficulty

Ingredients:

1.5 tsps

Red Chili Flakes

1 tsp

Kosher Salt

Directions:

1

Position an oven rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F

2

Bake the coconut on a rimmed baking sheet, stirring occasionally, until light golden brown, 5 to 7 minutes

3

Let cool

4

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

5

(The timing will largely depend on the power of your microwave

6

) 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

7

Keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week