By Shreya Goswami
Balsamic vinegar may have been born in Modena, Italy, but the ingredient is now popular the world over. Here are some of the most creative ways to include it in your diet.
Make a dressing with Dijon mustard or just olive oil, but do add balsamic vinegar to it for an earthy note.
Try some macerated strawberries or blueberries mixed with pepper and sugar for the perfect topping for yoghurt, cakes and ice creams.
A mix of balsamic vinegar, salt, pepper, olive oil, lemon juice and zest makes for a brilliant dipping sauce for everything from fries to meat dishes.
Add a few drops of balsamic vinegar to a sandwich packed with cheese, herbs, roasted chicken or meat and veggies.
Whether you are making some risotto or simply cooking up some brown rice, quinoa or wild rice, a dash of balsamic vinegar added to it can make all the difference in the world.
Whether you are grilling or roasting chicken or fish, or vegetables, paneer or tofu for that matter, the addition of balsamic vinegar in the marinade is a must.
Adding balsamic vinegar to the braising liquid for meat, chicken, fish or veggies like eggplant, cauliflower, potatoes, etc turns them into flavour bombs.
Adding balsamic vinegar can turn the simplest of juices into cocktails and mocktails you would love to serve during any party you throw.