# Balsamic Pearls

- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Sauce & Condiment
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon agar powder
- vegetable oil

## Instructions

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

## Equipment

- whisk
- pot
- squeeze bottle
- glass
- strainer
- bowl

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/@platingqueen/video/7506261759817223454
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/4769e0ba-f85e-4124-82bc-df7245291762
- Extracted: 2025-09-02

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