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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Recipe Information
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)
Instructions
Wash the basil leaves thoroughly and pat them dry using a clean kitchen towel or paper towels.
Peel the garlic cloves and gently crush them with the side of a knife to release their flavor.
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.
Carefully place the basil leaves and crushed garlic into the sterilized glass bottle or jar.
Add the salt to the bottle or jar for a subtle enhancement of flavor.
Slowly pour the warm vinegar over the basil and garlic mixture, ensuring the ingredients are completely submerged.
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.
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.
Seal the bottle or jar securely and store the infused vinegar in the refrigerator or a cool, dark pantry for up to 6 months.
Use as desired in salads, marinades, or to enhance your favorite dishes with an aromatic herbal kick.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
110 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 602 mg | 26% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 4.8 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.0 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.2 g | ||
| Protein | 1.4 g | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 79 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 1.2 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 460 mg | 10% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
