Hawaiian Chili Pepper Water

This is a popular condiment in Hawaii, but you can use it wherever you are. It goes great with rice and Asian-style dishes and it's easy to make. Remember to keep it refrigerated to preserve the flavor and color.

• Ready In: 8 hrs 5 mins
• Yields: 1 pint

Ingredients

• 4 -8  small  dried hot red chili peppers
• 2  teaspoons rice vinegar
• 2  quarter-sized slices fresh ginger, bruised
• 1  garlic clove, peeled and cut into thin strips (or you can leave it whole)
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 2  cups hot water (not boiling)

Directions

1. Combine the ingredients in a clean and sterilized pint (500 mL) bottle or jar. Pour in about 2 cups of hot water and let the mixture steep at room temperature overnight.
2. Refrigerate in the morning.