June 19, 2009
As I mentioned in previous posts, I spent some time in Italy a couple of years ago. One of the places that I vividly remember was the Mercato Centrale in ...
Other Names:香醋 (Chinese), خل البلسم (Arabic), Vinagre balsâmico (Portuguese), Vinaigre Balsamique (French), Vinagre Balsámico (Span... All Translations
Edited by: Desiree Lowe, Helen Pitlick
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Balsamic vinegar () is a condiment originating from Italy. The original traditional product, made from a reduction of cooked grape juice and not a vinegar in the usual sense, has been made in Modena and Reggio Emilia since the Middle Ages. The names "''Aceto Balsamico Tradizionale di Modena''" and "''Aceto Balsamico Tradizionale di Reggio Emilia''" are protected by both the Denominazione di Origine Protetta and the European Union's Protected Designation of Origin. Traditional balsamic vinegar is highly appreciated and valued by chefs and gourmet food lovers. Balsamic Vinegar of Modena (''Aceto Balsamico di Modena''), an inexpensive modern imitation of the traditional product, is today widely available and much better known. This is the kind commonly used for salad dressing together with oil. The word ''balsamic'' refers to resinous substances made from balsam.
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[edit] About Balsamic Vinegar
Balsamic Vinegar is a thick, tangy liquid with a sweet aroma made by fermenting sweet wine grapes and then aging the fermented liquid in wooden barrels. The most common varieties of grape used include Sauvignon, Trebbiano, and Lumbrusco. The wood in which the Balsamic Vinegar is aged also adds flavor and character; the mostly commonly used types of wood include oak, cherry and chestnut. The aging process can last from 6 months to many years, depending on the manufacturer and quality of the finished product.
Balsamic Vinegar is used in cooking to marinate meats or make salad dressings like Balsamic Vinaigrette; it is also used in Italian desserts.
Recipes With Balsamic Vinegar
Mulberry Glazed Chicken
Balsamic Vinegar, Mulberry, Olive Oil, Onion, Pepper
Balsamic Vinegar, Mulberry, Olive Oil, Onion, Pepper
Grainy Mustard Demi-Glace
Balsamic Vinegar, Mustard, Pepper, Salt, Veal
Balsamic Vinegar, Mustard, Pepper, Salt, Veal
Balsamic Strawberries
Balsamic Vinegar, Sugar
Balsamic Vinegar, Sugar
Milles Delices Filet De Sanglier
Balsamic Vinegar, Brandy, Oil, Whipping Cream
Balsamic Vinegar, Brandy, Oil, Whipping Cream
Balsamic Onions
Balsamic Vinegar, Honey, Onion, Salt, Unsalted Butter
Balsamic Vinegar, Honey, Onion, Salt, Unsalted Butter
