Aromatic Vinegar Recipe - Cooking Index
Aromatic Vinegar Recipe - Cooking Index
| Vinegar | ||
| 1 x | Good wine vinegar | |
| 2 | Garlic cloves - crushed | |
| 1 | Bay leaf | |
| 1 tablespoon | Mixed Herbs - (listed below) | |
| Sage leaves - to taste | ||
| 2 | Whole cloves | |
| 1/8 teaspoon | Whole coriander | |
| Mixed Herbs | ||
| 1 tablespoon | Minced fresh savory - (heaping) | |
| 1 tablespoon | Minced fresh thyme - (heaping) | |
| 1 tablespoon | Minced fresh oregano - (heaping) | |
| 1 teaspoon | Finely-crumbled fresh rosemary | |
| 1 | Bay leaf - finely crumbled |
For the Vinegar: Reduce the vinegar by half over high heat (the fumes are choking -- close the kitchen door and open a window), about 6 to 8 minutes. Remove it from the heat and add the garlic, bay leaf, Mixed Herbs, a few sage leaves, cloves and coriander. Leave it covered for several hours or overnight. Place a cloth or several pieces of cheesecloth over a funnel and strain the vinegar into a bottle.
For the Mixed Herbs: Cultivated marjoram may, by all means, be added and, if one likes, a couple of leaves each of sage and dried mint, crumbled finely. Combine the savory, thyme, oregano, rosemary and bay leaf. Store in a small, tightly closed jar. Leftover Mixed Herbs would go nicely in an omelet or vinaigrette. (Makes about 5 tablespoons)
This recipe yields 2 cups.
Source:
The Los Angeles Times, 09-25-2002
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