We all know no salad is complete without a drizzle of balsamic vinegar; its spicy kick also balances the rich flavour of meats and adds a welcome acidity to vegetables. And who hasn’t poured copious amounts of the vinegar onto olive oil and dipped fresh Maltese bread in it? What many probably don’t associate balsamic vinegar with is desserts! Hi Trading Malta, one of the leading food importers in Malta, share a few unexpected ways balsamic vinegar can be used in sweets. You’re welcome.
With summer around the corner, this gourmet way of serving the fantastic summer fruit that is strawberries is unique! Balsamic vinegar not only brings out the beautiful colour of the berries, it also greatly enhances their flavour.
This recipe couldn’t possibly be any easier. Simply place the berries into a bowl, drizzle balsamic vinegar over them and sprinkle with white sugar. Cover the bowl and let it sit at room temperature for 1-4 hours. Grind peppers over the berries just before serving e voilà!
The strawberries infused in balsamic vinegar can also serve as a delicious topping on a vanilla & gingerbread cheesecake. Use ready-made ginger cake as your cheesecake base, and add the red summer fruit on top. Mouth-watering eye candy on a plate.
For a sweet, tart, tangy fruit salad, choose whichever assortment of fruit and berries you prefer; strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, pineapple… whisk ½ cup honey and 2-3 tablespoons of balsamic vinegar together. Pour over the fruit and refrigerate for 2 hours. Add 1 grated orange zest to the salad. Toss gently and serve with a dollop of vanilla yogurt. A fruit salad with attitude!
Cut a cross into the top of each of the 3 fresh, stalkless figs. Push the fig down on a chopping board to open slightly and place in a square of foil. Spoon over 2 tbsp of balsamic vinegar, 1 tbsp of clear honey and 2tsp chopped, fresh thyme leaves. Season with salt and freshly-ground black pepper. Fold the foil over into a parcel-like shape and seal the edges. Soften the figs by placing the ‘parcel’ into a small frying pan over medium heat and cook for 8-10 minutes. To serve, open the foil and sprinkle the figs with grated Manchego cheese.
The word ‘balsamico’ means ‘balsam-like’, referring to the restorative qualities it has. This should come as no surprise since balsamic vinegar is made from red grapes, which contain antioxidants that stimulate the immune system to fight infection, cancer and inflammation.
Hi Trading Malta, one of the leading food importers in Malta, imports Vesù Aceto Balsamico di Modena (215ml), among many other products at excellent prices and distributes them to catering, wholesale and retail establishments across the Maltese islands.
