THE SIGNATURE BALKAN HERB-SILK

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THE SIGNATURE BALKAN HERB-SILK

Ingredients: 2 tbsp Smoked paprika, 1 tbsp Dried Oregano, 1 tsp Chili flakes, 100ml Extra virgin olive oil, 2 tbsp Wine vinegar, 1 tbsp Honey, 4 cloves Garlic (minced), 1 Lemon (juiced)...

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp Smoked paprika
  • 1 tbsp Dried Oregano
  • 1 tsp Chili flakes
  • 100ml Extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp Wine vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Honey
  • 4 cloves Garlic (minced)
  • 1 Lemon (juiced)

Cooking Method

  1. The Architect Gently heat the oil and garlic until it starts to sizzle—do not brown.
  2. The Bloom Add spices to the hot oil with a tiny 15ml splash of vinegar; the reaction will bloom the smoky herb perfume.
  3. The Marriage Whisk in honey and lemon juice until it forms a thick, glowing orange silk.
  4. The Final Flourish Let cool; use as a raw glaze for skewers or grilled vegetables.

Cuisine: Balkan

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