Surely every housewife has heard of such a new-fangled invention as balsamic cream. This product is the brainchild of two countries that are famous for their gourmet cuisine: the UK and Italy. But in our country, such a cream is a real curiosity, partly due to the fact that Russian people are not accustomed to sour taste, partly because it has recently been used in modern cooking. Let's find out what kind of product it is, what is the scope of its application, what are its advantages and how to make balsamic cream with your own hands.
Description of Cream Sauce
This product has a thick consistency: unlike ordinary sauces, it is not liquid, so it fits perfectly on the dish and repeats its shape. As a result, balsamic cream in a few months after appearing on the shelves of grocery stores became the favorite of cooks. The product has a sour smell, which is nevertheless attractive for smell.
The main ingredient in balsamic sauce is balsamic vinegar, or, as it is called at home in Italy, balsamic vinegar . To thicken a gentle cream, manufacturers use special ingredients. Among the minor components of the sauce, honey, dried pieces of fruit, berries, etc. can be distinguished. A small amount of sweet ingredients give a special piquancy to an acidic product. Depending on the composition, the balsamic cream can have a different color: from white to maroon.
What is it used for?
The unique taste of the product allows it to be used in combination with several dishes at once:
- Balsamic vinegar cream sauce is often used as a marinade for raw meat and fish. Just cut them into pieces, rinse and pour a large amount of balsamic cream. After a couple of hours, the meat or fish will be ready for frying. The dish will turn out with a crisp and indescribable aroma.
- Balsamic cream is also recommended as a salad dressing, especially if it is vegetable. Sweet-sour taste will emphasize the freshness of herbs and make the dish especially tasty.
- This product is often used to decorate finished meat and fish. Fried steaks, meatballs, pieces of fish look appetizing after adding the sauce. In addition, he will give the game an unforgettable aroma and taste.
- Balsamic cream sauce can even be spread on crisp bread and used as a snack. Such a dish is often served at ceremonial receptions. Its advantages are that it is easy to prepare and very tasty.
As we can see, festive dishes are not complete without the addition of balsamic cream sauce. Its function is not only to decorate food, but also to give it a special taste.
The benefits of balsamic cream
Studies show that balsamic cream sauce has many benefits for our health. This product is the richest source of minerals, antioxidants and vitamins of group B. This fact is explained by a unique composition. The 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 influenza epidemics as an antiviral and antibacterial agent. This product destroys harmful microorganisms that are the causative agents of various diseases. It is also used for persistent edema, because balsamic cream sauce has a choleretic and diuretic effect on the human body.
Due to the large number of useful properties of balsamic vinegar cream, it is recommended to add it not only to festive dishes, but also to everyday food. This product will help you to feel good, despite various epidemics, and to be in good shape.
The recipe for balsamic cream sauce
Despite the fact that this seasoning appeared on the shelves of grocery stores quite recently, it can be purchased already in almost any locality. But many are stopped by the high price: balsamic cream is quite expensive, because it is a curiosity for Russia. In this case, it will be much cheaper to cook the product yourself according to the following instructions:
- Prepare a small iron pan and pour half a liter of balsamic vinegar there.
- Place the liquid on a slow simmer. Stir vinegar constantly so that it does not burn.
- After 40 minutes, the liquid should thicken. After this time, remove the finished sauce from the stove.
- Add honey, chopped dried fruit (to taste).
As we see, balsamic cream is easily prepared, the recipe of which is given above.
conclusions
- Balsamic sauce is a relatively innovative product for modern cooking. It has a sour taste and astringent aroma.
- Balsamic sauce is not only a tasty addition to meat, fish, salads, but also useful: the product contains a lot of vitamins and antioxidants.
- For its preparation you need only balsamic vinegar and an hour of free time.