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:
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