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Ingredients

  • About 16 diplii diplii (long peppers)
  • 2 tablespoons coriander seeds
  • 2 tablespoons cumin seeds
  • 2 tablespoons Sichuan peppercorns (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons torn prik haeng (dried hot red chiles), seeds discarded
  • Special equipment: an electric coffee/spice grinder

Method

  • Break enough diplii diplii in half to measure 2 tablespoons.
  • Toast diplii diplii, coriander, cumin, peppercorns (if using), and chiles together in a 10- to 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately low heat, stirring, until fragrant and coriander seeds are a shade darker, 5 to 6 minutes.
  • Transfer spices to a bowl to cool to room temperature, about 5 minutes, then finely grind in grinder.