As a connoisseur of European cuisine, you deliberately take special time on the weekends to practice a recipe for a dish that you can only eat in restaurants. However, instantly your expectations are crushed when you see the name of one of the important ingredients listed in it: balsamic vinegar. Do not worry; In fact, you can still produce the unique taste of balsamic vinegar by mixing other ingredients that may already be available in your kitchen. Want to know the easy recipe? Read on for the article below!
Ingredients
Balsamic Vinegar Substitute
- 1 part molasses or brown rice syrup
- 1 part lemon juice
- A little soy sauce
Elderberry Balsamic Vinegar
- 400 grams of ripe elderberries
- 500 ml. organic red wine vinegar
- 700 grams of organic cane sugar
Step
Method 1 of 3: Utilizing Existing Materials
Step 1. Understand that balsamic vinegar has a unique taste
Therefore, the substitute ingredients listed in the recipe below are only capable of providing a similar taste, but not exactly the same. Choose the recipe with the flavor that best suits your taste!
Step 2. Mix 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar and 1 teaspoon of sugar in a small bowl
Stir well until all the sugar is dissolved. To facilitate the process of dissolving sugar, you can also heat the two ingredients on the stove. Allow the vinegar to cool completely before using it in your recipe of choice.
Step 3. Mix 1 tablespoon of red wine vinegar and teaspoon of sugar in a small bowl
Stir well until all the sugar is dissolved. To facilitate the process of dissolving sugar, you can also heat the two ingredients on the stove. Allow the vinegar to cool completely before using it in your recipe of choice.
Step 4. Mix five parts vinegar of any type with one part sugar
Heat both ingredients on the stove until all the sugar is dissolved. Allow the vinegar to cool completely before using it in your recipe of choice.
- Chinese black vinegar works very well as a substitute for balsamic vinegar.
- Fruit-scented vinegar can work just as well. Some types of vinegar that you should try are apple cider vinegar, raspberry vinegar, and pomegranate vinegar.
Step 5. If available, use “balsamic vinaigrette” instead of “balsamic vinegar”
Although they both mean vinegar and have the same basic taste, vinaigrettes generally contain added ingredients such as oil, spices, and sugar. If what you have in your home is a vinaigrette, don't hesitate to use it.
Step 6. Try using a different type of vinegar
Generally, other black enough can provide a taste that resembles balsamic vinegar. Some options worth trying:
- Brown rice vinegar
- Chinese black vinegar
- Red wine vinegar
- Sherry wine vinegar
- Wheat Vinegar
Method 2 of 3: Making a Balsamic Vinegar Substitute
Step 1. Combine equal amounts of lemon juice and molasses in a small bowl
If it's hard to find molasses, use brown rice syrup. Adjust the dose according to the needs listed in the recipe. For example, if the dose stated in your recipe is 2 tsp. balsamic vinegar, use 1 tsp. lemon juice and 1 tsp. molasses.
Step 2. Add a little soy sauce, mix well using a fork
Step 3. Make the necessary adjustments
Taste your substitute vinegar; If the taste is too sour, add a little molasses or brown rice syrup. On the other hand, if the taste is too sweet, add a little lemon juice.
Step 4. Use vinegar substitute in any recipe you want
Method 3 of 3: Making Elderberry Vinegar
Step 1. Puree 400 grams of ripe elderberries in a bowl
You can use a fork, rolling pin, or even the back of a spoon to do this; most importantly, make sure all the pulp is crushed and the juices come out.
Step 2. Pour 500 milliliters of red wine vinegar over the crushed elderberries
Make sure the whole fruit is submerged in the wine vinegar.
Step 3. Cover the bowl and let it rest for five days
Place the bowl of vinegar and elderberries in a cool, distraction-free place. If the weather is very warm or hot, put the bowl in the refrigerator.
Step 4. Using a sieve, pour the fruit vinegar essence into the saucepan
Mash the fruit again on the surface of the colander to remove any remaining liquid. Once the process is complete, discard any remaining fruit left in the sieve.
Step 5. Add 700 grams of sugar to the fruit vinegar essence, cook on medium heat until all the sugar is dissolved
Step 6. Bring vinegar to a boil, reduce heat and cook for another 10 minutes
Make sure you keep stirring the vinegar so it doesn't empty out or caramelize.
Step 7. Pour the vinegar into the dark bottle with the help of a funnel
Remember, make sure you use a dark bottle so you don't spoil the texture of the vinegar.
Try using a blue or green bottle
Step 8. Close the bottle and store in a cool and dry place
If possible, use cork stoppers or plastic bottle caps; vinegar has the potential to damage other materials such as metal.
