Balsamic cream - spicy additive to festive and casual dishes

For sure, every housewife has already heard about such a modern invention, as a balsamic cream. This product is the brainchild of two countries, which are famous for their exquisite cuisine: the UK and Italy. But in our country such cream is a real curiosity, partly because Russian people are not used to sour taste, partly because in modern cooking it was used only recently. Let's find out what kind of product it is, what its scope is, what are its advantages and how to prepare a balsamic cream with your own hands.

Description of cream sauce

This product has a thick consistency: unlike regular sauces it is not liquid, so it falls perfectly on the dish and repeats its shape. As a result, a balsamic cream in a few months after the appearance on the shelves of grocery stores became a favorite of the chefs. The product has an acidic odor, which is nevertheless attractive for smelling.

The main ingredient of balsamic sauce is balsamic vinegar, or, as it is called at home - in Italy, balsamic. To thicken a gentle cream, manufacturers use special ingredients. Among the secondary components of the sauce, honey, dried fruit pieces, berries, etc. can be distinguished. A small amount of sweet ingredients gives a special piquancy to the sour product. Depending on the composition of the balsamic cream can have a different color: from white to maroon.

What is it used for?

Unique taste properties of the product allow it to be used in combination with several dishes:

• Cream-sauce from balsamic vinegar is often used as a marinade for raw meat and fish. It is enough just to cut them into pieces, rinse and pour a large amount of balsamic cream. In a couple of hours, meat or fish will be ready for frying. The dish will turn out with a crisp crust and an indescribable fragrance.
• Balsamic cream is also recommended as a dressing for salad, especially if it is vegetable. The sweet-sour taste will emphasize the freshness of the greenery and make the dish especially tasty.
• This product is often used to decorate ready-to-eat meat and fish. Fried steaks, cutlets, pieces of fish look appetizing after adding sauce. In addition, he will give game unforgettable aroma and taste.
• Cream-balsamic sauce can even be simply spread on crispy bread and used as a snack. This dish is often served at festive receptions. Its advantages are that it is easy to prepare and very tasty.

As we see, festive dishes can not do without the addition of balsamic cream sauce. Its function is not only to decorate the food, but also to give it a special taste.

Benefits of Balsamic Cream

As research shows, balsamic cream sauce has many advantages for our health. This product is the richest source of minerals, antioxidants and B vitamins. This fact is explained by the unique composition. Balsamic vinegar, from which the sauce is made, is also very useful for a person's physical condition.

It is proved that this cream has a number of healing properties. For example, it is used during epidemics of influenza as an antiviral and antibacterial agent. This product destroys harmful microorganisms, which are the causative agents of various diseases. Also, it is used for permanent swelling, because balsamic cream sauce has a choleretic and diuretic effect on the human body.

Due to the large number of beneficial properties of the cream of balsamic vinegar, it is recommended to add it not only to festive dishes, but also to daily meals. This product will help to feel good, regardless of the various epidemics, and be in good shape.

Recipe for balsamic cream sauce

Despite the fact that this seasoning appeared on the shelves of grocery stores more recently, it can be purchased already in almost any locality. But many people are stopped by a high price: a balsamic cream is quite expensive, because it is a curiosity for Russia. In this case, it will be much cheaper to prepare the product yourself according to the following instructions:

1. Prepare a small iron pot and pour there half a liter of balsamic vinegar.
2. Put the liquid on a slow fire for cooking. Stir the vinegar constantly so that it does not burn.
3. After 40 minutes the liquid should thicken. After this time, remove the prepared sauce from the plate.
4. Add honey, chopped dried fruits (to taste).

As we see, it is easy to prepare a balsamic cream, the recipe of which is given above.

conclusions

1. Balsamico sauce is a relatively innovative product for modern cooking. It has a sour taste and a tart aroma.
2. Balsamic sauce is not only a delicious additive to meat, fish, salads, but also useful: the product contains a lot of vitamins and antioxidants.
3. For its preparation you need only balsamic vinegar and an hour of free time.