Hot Balsamic Strawberries excerpted from Vegan BBQ: 70 delicious plant-based recipes to cook outdoors by Katy Beskow. Photography by Luke Albert.
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Hot Balsamic Strawberries
BARBECUE COOKING TEMPERATURE: medium heat
SERVES 4
When you think fresh, seasonal strawberries can’t get any better, try marinating them in balsamic vinegar to enhance their sweetness and colour, before grilling to caramelize them. Use skewers to make turning the strawberries easier and more even, and then serve with vegan vanilla ice cream or a spoonful of vegan whipped cream.
4 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 tbsp soft light brown sugar
16 strawberries, green tops removed
- In a bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar and brown sugar. Add the strawberries and allow to infuse for 10 minutes.
- Shake off the excess balsamic vinegar from the strawberries and thread 4 strawberries onto each of 4 small metal skewers.
- Place the skewers onto the heated grill and cook
for 2–3 minutes, turning frequently until hot. Remove before the strawberries become jammy. - Carefully remove the strawberries from the skewers and serve in bowls with vegan ice cream.
HOT TIP
I love to eat these strawberries hot from the grill, but they’re also delicious when chilled after cooking and added to a simple salad.
Recipe reprinted with permission from Hardie Grant Books.