Modena Balsamic Vinegar

Modena Balsamic Vinegar

Vinaigrette: added flavor

A vinaigrette is a simple sauce that sometimes you get this notion that it is not sauce at all.

To make an excellent vinaigrette, all you need is some olive oil, balsamic vinegar, freshly ground pepper and some sea salt. That’s it. As you can see, it’s very basic.

This simple concoction can do magic not just to salads but also to that plate of roasted chicken, pan-seared steak, grilled fish or wilted greens. It is very simple to prepare. Just remember the magic numbers 3-to-1, which is the proportion of oil to vinegar for classic vinaigrette. Take note that the quality of your ingredients is important, as there are so few ingredients.

Make use of excellent sea salt, the best balsamic vinegar and oil you have available and some freshly ground black pepper. As for the equipment, all you need would be a bowl and a whisk. First, mix the salt and pepper into the vinegar (salt will not dissolve in oil, so mix it in balsamic vinegar first). After the salt and pepper are dissolved in the vinegar, you can then whisk in the oil.

For classic vinaigrette, you can use olive oil with red wine vinegar. If you want something more different, you actually have a lot of possibilities. With a few adjustments in the key ingredients, you can make variations of the standard vinaigrette. Here are some you can try:

Mustard and Honey Vinaigrette: Instead of red wine vinegar, use white wine or white balsamic vinegar. Add a tablespoon each of Dijon or stone-ground mustard and honey before whisking in the olive oil. This works great for salmon or a grilled steak.

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