Red Currant & Vermouth Vinaigrette
This vinaigrette accompanies pickled asparagus perfectly and adds a slight fruity touch to them. If you prefer, you can use any kind of red berries instead of red currant.
Place <quantity>100<unit>g</unit></quantity> of unripe red currant berries and <quantity>50<unit>g</unit></quantity> of red currant leaves in a <quantity>300<unit>ml</unit></quantity> sterilized glass jar
Add <quantity>½<unit>cup</unit></quantity> of water and <quantity>2<unit>tbsp</unit></quantity> of sugar to a pan over medium heat
Add <quantity>2¾<unit>tbsp</unit></quantity> of white vinegar and <quantity>1<unit>tsp</unit></quantity> of salt. Whisk and bring to a boil
Cover the berries and leaves with the liquid. Let it cool down to room temperature, then close the lid and store in the refrigerator. Reserve the remaining liquid. Your pickled red currant & leaves are ready
Fill a medium pot with water and add <quantity>2<unit>tbsp</unit></quantity> of salt. Stir to dissolve the salt and bring to a boil over high heat
Add <quantity>6<unit>cups</unit></quantity> of picked tarragon leaves to the salted water. Push down to ensure all leaves are submerged. Boil for 10s until the tarragon just starts to wilt
Remove the leaves from the water. Drain them well and squeeze out any excess water
Transfer to a blender and add <quantity>1<unit>cup</unit></quantity> of grapeseed oil. Blend for 10m on medium speed until the oil is dark green
Strain the tarragon through a fine mesh sieve or a cheesecloth
The tarragon oil is ready
Add <quantity>100<unit>g</unit></quantity> of the red currant pickling liquid to a tall container
Add <quantity>100<unit>g</unit></quantity> of red currants
Add <quantity>100<unit>g</unit></quantity> of red vermouth
Blend with a hand blender until completely smooth
Strain it
Small dice <quantity>200<unit>g</unit></quantity> of white asparagus stems
Add the diced asparagus to the currant liquid and stir in <quantity>200<unit>g</unit></quantity> of the tarragon oil. The red currant & vermouth vinaigrette is ready
Enjoy this delicious vinaigrette!
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