Edible Balsamic Pearls
These beautiful edible balsamic pearls are great for decorating salads and savoury dishes. They will make any plate look more sophisticated and interesting.
Prep Time30 minutes mins
Active Time15 minutes mins
Let the balsamic mixture cool5 minutes mins
Total Time50 minutes mins
Course: food crafts
Keyword: Balsamic pearls, Edible balsamic pearls, Edible pearls
- 2/3 cup Balsamic vinegar
- 2 g agar-agar
- 2 cups olive oil
Pour the oil into a freezer-safe container and let it chill in the freezer for 30 minutes.
When the oil is almost ready, heat the balsamic vinegar in a saucepan, and bring it to a simmer. Add the agar-agar and whisk to combine. Bring the mixture to the boil, then reduce to a simmer. Allow the sauce to lightly simmer for about 5 minutes. Remove from heat, and allow to rest for five minutes. Pour the mixture into a squeeze bottle or use a syringe.
Transfer the chilled oil to a tall vessel. Carefully squeeze single drops of the balsamic mixture into the oil from a distance with steady pressure. Continue until you have used the balsamic mixture. Wait for 1-2 minutes, then carefully drain the oil off, and remove the pearls from the oil. Some pearls will be larger than others, choose the ones you like. Use balsamic pearls in any way that you would use balsamic vinegar.