Strawberry Tops Vinegar Recipe
A delicous bonus offering from strawberries - strawberry vinegar from the leftover tops - win-win!
Equipment
- A clean sterilised empty glass jar with a sealable non-reactive lid.
- A piece of muslin/coffee filter/fine mesh strainer
- Another clean, sterilised glass bottle with a non-reactive lid.
- Funnel
Ingredients
- 1 cup strawberry tops
- 2 cups your choice of clear vinegar
Instructions
- Begin by washing your strawberry tops in clean water. Remove any leaves or debris.
- Chop the strawberry tops up by hand or with a food processor/blender.
- Transfer the strawberry tops to a clean, empty glass jar.
- Add the vinegar to the jar to cover the strawberry tops.
- Put the lid on and seal the jar.
- Allow the vinegar to steep for 2-5 days in a cool, dark place.
- After 2-5 days, strain the vinegar to remove the solids.
- Transfer the vinegar to a clean glass jar or bottle and store it in a cool, dark place; or in the fridge. As vinegar is a natural preservative, this vinegar can last for weeks. It does not need to be kept in the fridge, but you may choose to do so if you prefer.
Notes
TIPS:
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- Always used washed strawberry tops.
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- Make sure that you leave the vinegar for a few days to allow the strawberry flavour to be released into the vinegar.
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- Use a fine metal strainer or a piece of muslin to strain off as much of the fruit pulp out of the vinegar.
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- You may use any type of clear vinegar, including white wine vinegar, apple cider vinegar, or even rice vinegar, to make this dish.
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- You may choose to chope the strawberry tops up as much or as little as you prefer to expose as much surface area of the tops to the vinegar and to release as much as possible of the distinctive strawberry flavour. But for me, this just detracts from the wonderful simplicity and ease of making this bonus product, so I just throw them in the jars and make fruit vinegar.
Suggested Uses for Strawberry Vinegar
An easy starting point is to use this vinegar as a dressing for salads. You mix equal parts of strawberry top vinegar and olive oil together to make a delicious salad dressing. It also works great as part of a marinade. Just add strawberry top vinegar to your marinade mix for chicken or fish for a flavourful and tangy meal. Use as a flavour booster: Add a tablespoon of strawberry top vinegar to your favourite cocktail for an extra zing. Also, add some to dips for extra flavour. As a fruit vinegar: To make preserves such as pickles, or as the vinegar ingredient in chutney preserves. For more information see RESOURCESNutrition
Calories: 121kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 1gFat: 0.2gSaturated Fat: 0.01gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.03gSodium: 12mgPotassium: 127mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 9IUVitamin C: 45mgCalcium: 45mgIron: 0.5mg
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