Balsamic Pearls

Name: Balsamic Pearls
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 cup balsamic vinegar; 1 tablespoon agar powder; vegetable oil

Serves 1

Serves 1

Directions

1Whisk balsamic vinegar with agar powder in a pot.
2Bring the mixture to a simmer.
3Let it simmer for 1 to 2 minutes.
4Remove from heat and let it cool for 2 to 4 minutes until it's warm and pourable.
5Transfer the mixture into a squeeze bottle.
6Fill a glass with ice-cold vegetable oil (chilled for 30 minutes in the freezer).
7Slowly drop the balsamic mixture into the ice-cold vegetable oil, one drop at a time, in a circular motion and from a little height.
8Strain the balsamic pearls over a bowl to save the oil.
9Rinse the pearls under running water.
10Serve the balsamic pearls with caprese, cheese, or other dishes.

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Serves 1

Serves 1

1Whisk balsamic vinegar with agar powder in a pot.
2Bring the mixture to a simmer.
3Let it simmer for 1 to 2 minutes.
4Remove from heat and let it cool for 2 to 4 minutes until it's warm and pourable.
5Transfer the mixture into a squeeze bottle.
6Fill a glass with ice-cold vegetable oil (chilled for 30 minutes in the freezer).
7Slowly drop the balsamic mixture into the ice-cold vegetable oil, one drop at a time, in a circular motion and from a little height.
8Strain the balsamic pearls over a bowl to save the oil.
9Rinse the pearls under running water.
10Serve the balsamic pearls with caprese, cheese, or other dishes.