Balsamic Vinegar

[rubyslippers]

I have all most a litre of balsamic vinegar in the pantry (I think I brought a new bottle each time I wanted to try the EDC gravy recipe - which I didn't enjoy either time).

What else can I make with it or use it for?

Many thanks

[Nay-nay]

There was quite a few things when you put balsamic vinegar in the "search" but you have to be on the forum home page. If you didn't like the flavour of it you might not like those recipes either? I just like it over salad or strawberries.

[quirkycooking]

I use balsamic vinegar a lot.  Whenever I make a tomato pasta sauce or pizza sauce of any kind (raw vege, bolognaise with meat or lentils, etc), I always add a splash of balsamic, a tsp of rapadura, and a tsp of sea salt - makes it taste so yummy!  Also use it on salads, and have seen it in a mayonnaise recipe instead of lemon juice or white wine vinegar.

[rubyslippers]

Thanks Nay-nay, I did check the search.  Some of those say white balsamic, which isn't what I have,  and most of the others only use very small amounts which will still take me quite some time to use it up.    I was hoping there would be some fantastic dish/use that would use a lot all in one go.  

What sort of flavour is it over strawberries?  Do I add anything else?  Heat/soak etc?  Thank you

[rubyslippers]

Thanks quirky.  I'll have to try and remember to add a splash here and there.  Would any other sugar work until I can get some rapadura?

The mayo could be good, DH loves mayo, so if he likes it we might use up a bit that way.   

[quirkycooking]

Yes, any sugar works, raw would be the next best 

[Nay-nay]

The balsamic vinegar brings out the colour of the berries, and enhances their flavour. They can go with a sponge, over vanilla ice cream or with a dollop of cream.
Combine:
500g fresh strawberries, halved 
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 
75g caster sugar 
let stand for 1 hour and if you're real adventurous add 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 
 

[judydawn]

It will last for ages rubyslippers so just use it here and there.  Caramelised onions is another use for it.

[gertbysea]

I have just made cabbage rolls using the varoma and the jug for the sauce to which I added Balsamic vinegar giving the tomato based sauce a whole new flavour which was great with the cabbage rolls.

Love Balsamic.

Gert

[Nay-nay]

To use a big amount i have pickled whole garlic cloves in Balsamic vinegar before and there is a recipe for pickling eggs in Balsamic Vinegar that i have been wanting to try. 

[cookie1]

Equal quantities of balsamic, soy and oil makes a lovely marinade for steak and chicken.

[ANNEUK]

Reduce it to a thick sauce, by simmering in an open pan for ages. The thickened syrup is then lovely as a dressing.

[rubyslippers]

Wow, thanks everyone.  I am much more excited about using it now  .  Such a wealth of knowledge around here.   

Nay-nay does that mean I could decorate a sponge with whipped cream and balsamic strawberries?  (just thinking ahead for the weekend).

[Nay-nay]

Only if you like the flavour. With whipped mascarpone cream - even better!! 

[Nay-nay]

Check this recipe out! It would easily convert to TMX.
http://delectablehodgepodge.com/recipes/famouscake.html