Spiced Malt Vinegar Recipes

SPICED BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Whisk the balsamic vinegar and Dijon mustard together in a small bowl. Whisk in the shallot, garlic, cumin, and crushed red pepper. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil, whisking constantly until fully incorporated, and continue to whisk for an additional 1 to 2 minutes. Season to taste with salt and black pepper. Let the dressing sit for 10 minutes to allow the flavor to develop.

MALT-VINEGAR SALT

Steps:

• Stir all ingredients together until a loose paste forms. Pour onto a rimmed baking sheet and spread into a thin layer. Let stand at room temperature, uncovered, 1 day. The paste will dry into a hard, cohesive sheet.
• Rake and mash sheet with a fork until it develops the texture of coarse salt. Transfer to a container with a tight-fitting lid and store in a cool, dry place up to 3 months (that is, if it lasts that long).

FILIPINO-STYLE SPICED VINEGAR

Steps:

• Put the garlic, dried fruit, chiles, ginger, and peppercorns in a clean glass jar or bottle and cover with the vinegar and fish sauce. Loosely cover or cap the jar and let sit at room temperature in a dark place for 48 hours.
• Transfer the jar to the refrigerator. The pinakurat will keep indefinitely, and the flavors will continue to develop over time.

SPICED MALT VINEGAR

Steps:

• Place the malt vinegar and all the spices in a pan. Warm over low heat.
• Pour into a warm, sterilised, 2-cup wide-necked jar. Seal with a non-metallic lid.
• Allow it to stand in a warm place for 2 weeks.
• Put some peppercorns into a sterilized 2-cup bottle. Strain and pour the vinegar into the bottle.
• Seal and store in a cool, dark place for up to 6 months.

SPICY MALT SEASONING SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine malt vinegar, cilantro, minced red chili peppers, soy sauce, brown sugar and Fish Sauce.
• Mix together well.

CAJUN FRIES WITH MALT VINEGAR SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat air fryer to 400°. Cut potatoes into 1/4-in. julienned strips; toss with oil. Combine Cajun seasoning ingredients. Sprinkle over potatoes; toss to coat. Place potatoes in greased air fryer. Cook until browned and crisp, 12-14 minutes, shaking once to redistribute. Combine dipping sauce ingredients; serve with fries.

SPICED PICKLED SHALLOTS

Steps:

• The day before pickling, put the shallots in a large bowl and cover with boiling water. Leave to cool, then drain and peel away the skins and trim the root ends.
• In a large bowl, mix the coarse crystal sea salt with 300ml boiling water and let it dissolve to make a brining solution. Add 1.2 litres cold water, then the shallots. Cover and leave to soak overnight. The next day, drain, rinse then drain again. Pack the shallots into sterilised jars (see tip below).
• To make the pickling vinegar, put the whole spices in a medium saucepan. Toast over a low heat until they begin to smell aromatic. Add the dried chilli flakes last, as these can easily catch.
• Add the bay, pour in all of the vinegar and sugar, let it dissolve, and bring to a simmer.
• Pour the hot vinegar over the shallots and seal while hot. Ready to eat in 1 month, or longer, if you like.

SPICED PICKLING VINEGAR

Steps:

• Add all of the spices into the bottle of vinegar (they should all fit but if not then feel free to pour away a small amount. The items in the ingredients list are simply my recommendations, you can add whatever you want into your vinegar (just make sure that they are whole, not ground).
• seal the lids back on tightly, store in the cupboard for around 3 months - or until they have infused enough for your tastes. Alternatively, for a much quicker process, place your bottle on the top rack of the dishwasher for one cycle (seems odd but really works, just make sure the lids are on tight!) then leave over night.
• strain off all of the spices and additions, then use your vinegar to make all kinds of pickles and chutneys.