Herbal Vinegar with Garlic Basil
Elevate your culinary creations with this easy yet flavorful Herbal Vinegar with Garlic Basil recipe, a perfect blend of fragrant basil leaves, pungent garlic, and tangy white wine vinegar. Crafted with just a handful of simple ingredients, this infused vinegar delivers a vibrant, herbaceous punch to salads, marinades, and more. The recipe involves gently warming the vinegar to unlock maximum flavor from fresh herbs and allowing the mixture to steep for 2-3 weeks, ensuring a bold and aromatic infusion. Stored in a sterilized glass bottle, this homemade herbal vinegar makes an elegant kitchen staple or a thoughtful gift for food lovers. Whether you're drizzling it over roasted vegetables or using it as a sophisticated vinaigrette base, this versatile condiment is sure to add a touch of gourmet to your meals.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup Fresh basil leaves
- 4 whole Garlic cloves
- 2 cups White wine vinegar
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 1 item Sterilized glass bottle or jar (with lid)
Directions
Step 1
Wash the basil leaves thoroughly and pat them dry using a clean kitchen towel or paper towels.
Step 2
Peel the garlic cloves and gently crush them with the side of a knife to release their flavor.
Step 3
Heat the white wine vinegar in a small saucepan over low heat until it's warm but not boiling (about 120°F or 50°C). This helps to extract the flavors of the herbs and garlic more efficiently.
Step 4
Carefully place the basil leaves and crushed garlic into the sterilized glass bottle or jar.
Step 5
Add the salt to the bottle or jar for a subtle enhancement of flavor.
Step 6
Slowly pour the warm vinegar over the basil and garlic mixture, ensuring the ingredients are completely submerged.
Step 7
Seal the bottle or jar tightly with its lid and allow the mixture to steep in a cool, dark place for 2 to 3 weeks. Shake the bottle gently once every few days to help with infusion.
Step 8
After 2 to 3 weeks, strain the vinegar through a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth into another sterilized bottle or jar to remove the basil leaves and garlic.
Step 9
Seal the bottle or jar securely and store the infused vinegar in the refrigerator or a cool, dark pantry for up to 6 months.
Step 10
Use as desired in salads, marinades, or to enhance your favorite dishes with an aromatic herbal kick.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (606.3g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 110.2 |
| Total Fat 0.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 601.5mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 4.8g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 0.2g | |
| Protein 1.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 79.0mg | 0% |
| Iron 1.2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 460.1mg | 0% |
Source of Calories