On a dimly lit night, a glass of red wine may comfort a tired soul, but sometimes, the good times pass by quickly, leaving unfinished wine in the glass. Faced with that tempting red wine, have you ever been troubled: What to do if you can’t finish the red wine? Don’t worry, today, we will reveal five creative tips to make your red wine no longer a regret, but a little happiness in life.
1. Freeze time and retain the aroma – the magic of red wine ice cubes
Imagine that at some cooking moment in the future, you gently take out a piece of ice cube containing the essence of red wine. Will the surprise and anticipation be enough to make you forget your original regrets? Making red wine ice cubes is such a simple and practical method. Pour the leftover red wine into an ice box and freeze it into shape. These red wine ice cubes can add a unique wine aroma to stews or sauces whenever you need it. They are like time capsules, sealing the richness and flavor of that moment, waiting to bloom again at the right time.
2. The aroma of sauce is overflowing and the wine flavor is long-lasting – homemade red wine sauce
In the kitchen, a taste revolution of red wine is quietly taking place. Finely chop the onions, mushrooms and garlic, which dance happily in the hot oil, releasing their charming aroma. At this time, pour in an appropriate amount of red wine and watch the liquid bubbling in the pot, gradually condensing into a rich soup. Add a portion of stock and adjust to your preferred consistency, and you have a red wine sauce. Whether paired with meat, chicken, or vegetables, this sauce can soak every bite of food in the mellow aroma of red wine and awaken the infinite possibilities of your taste buds.
3. Light salad with wine aroma – creative red wine salad dressing
Who says salads have to be bland? When red wine meets olive oil, red wine vinegar, onions and Dijon mustard, a feast for the taste buds begins. Just mix 1 tablespoon of red wine, 2 tablespoons of red wine vinegar, 6-9 tablespoons of olive oil and appropriate seasoning, and a red wine salad dressing will be ready. Not only does it have an attractive color, but it also has distinct layers of flavor in your mouth, making every bite of salad a small journey, taking you between sour, sweet and wine aroma.
4. Fruity aroma and sweet blend – the romance of red wine cooking fruit
On a winter afternoon, a pot of fruit cooked in red wine is undoubtedly the best way to warm yourself up. Add 3 cups of red wine, some sugar, and your favorite spices such as cinnamon, star anise, fresh ginger, and cloves to a pot and simmer over low heat until the sugar is completely dissolved and the aroma is everywhere. At this time, add chopped apples or pears and let them slowly soften in the embrace of red wine until every inch of the flesh is full of the aroma of wine and spices. Turn off the heat and wait for it to cool down, and a bowl of heart-warming red wine and fruit is ready. It is not only a treat for your taste buds, but also a comfort to your soul.
5. Flavored salt, the finishing touch – the creation of red wine flavored salt
Have you ever thought that red wine can be your secret weapon in cooking in this way? In a heavy-bottomed pot, cook the remaining red wine until it becomes syrupy. This is a battle of patience and heat. Then, mix this precious liquid with coarse salt in a ratio of 1:1.5, spread it on barbecue paper, and let it dry naturally in the sun or in a ventilated place. Eventually, these red wine flavored salt grains will be bottled and sealed and become your new favorite on the spice rack. Whether sprinkled on grilled meat or incorporated into dishes,
