How can I make very small quantities of balsamic reduction?
Last night, a dish called for a drizzle of balsamic reduction. I thought that, in order to get a good reduction and not burn anything, I'd need way more balsamic than the recipe called for.
Is there a way to make very small yields of balsamic reduction?
Best Answer
I've sometimes made small reductions in the microwave. Just put the liquid in a much deeper container than it fits in so it doesn't make a mess, and run it on 50% power, check every 30 seconds or so until it is reduced to the degree you need.
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How do you thin out a balsamic reduction?
Since it's difficult to tell how thick a balsamic reduction is while warm, it's easy to reduce it too much. The more the balsamic reduces the sweeter it gets. so you can thin it out by adding in a tablespoon of regular balsamic vinegar until the correct consistency is reached.Can balsamic vinegar be reduced in the microwave?
Place in the microwave and set the power setting to 50% and microwave in 1 minute increments until the mixture has reduced to 1/4 of a cup and is syrupy.How do you liquify balsamic vinegar?
Place the balsamic vinegar in a small saucepan and cook over medium low heat until the vinegar has reduced to at least half of the original amount (about 30 minutes for 2 cups of vinegar to reduce to 1 cup). For a concentrated but still liquid balsamic sauce you can cook it until it reduces by half.How long does it take for balsamic vinegar to reduce?
But here's how easy it is to make balsamic reduction: Just add one cup of balsamic vinegar to a small pot. Bring that to a boil, then reduce the temperature and simmer for about 10-15 minutes. You can reduce it by 1/3 or 1/2, depending on how thick you like it.More answers regarding how can I make very small quantities of balsamic reduction?
Answer 2
Just speaking generally, why would reducing less liquid be more of an issue if you watch the heat? It would probably reduce very quickly, like in 2-3 minutes on low-medium heat.
Answer 3
Personally I've made small quantities like that without burning them. It's easier if you use the smallest pan you have. Using a smaller pan gets the liquid more to a depth you'd expect from a larger amount in a larger pan.
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