i love strawberry season (who doesn't?). i also love amazing, high-quality, aged balsamic vinegar that doesn't even taste like vinegar, and can be poured on fruit or vanilla bean ice cream or both. basil makes it all the better. this reminds me of a dessert i had at a restaurant in chicago. the dessert was composed mostly of tomatoes, and there were three arrangements of sweet tomato creations on the plate. one of them involved both tomatoes and strawberries, and it was accompanied by basil balsamic gelato. mmmm.
strawberries
high quality balsamic vinegar, aged 10 or more years
italian basil
maple syrup (optional)
serve with good vanilla bean ice cream, sabayon, or semifreddo
remove strawberry tops and quarter. put in a bowl and crush/squeeze slightly with hands to make them juicy. add balsamic to taste, then add chopped basil. let sit for 15 minutes, check for flavoring. add more vinegar for stronger flavor, and maple syrup if sweetness needs adjusting. delicious on top of Green and Black's vanilla ice cream.
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