Discover these must-try recipes based on Angostura drops that you absolutely need to know and try. Angostura, this aromatic elixir made in Trinidad and Tobago, is a relatively unknown ingredient that can nonetheless give a unique flavor to your culinary preparations and cocktails. To better understand the range of possibilities offered by this mysterious concoction, here are 5 exclusive recipes to discover new taste sensations.
Delicious mayonnaise with Caribbean flavors
What if we added an exotic touch to our mayonnaise? Make a firm homemade mayonnaise with:
- a teaspoon of mustard,
- an egg yolk
- and about 15 cl of oil.
Then add 3 drops of Angostura Bitter to the preparation while continuing to slowly whip everything together. The drops of Angostura will thus bring a slight bitterness that wonderfully matches the traditional flavors of this condiment. Pair it with a delicious seafood platter or generously garnish your favorite sandwich: success guaranteed!
[bzkshopping keyword=”angostura bitter”]
Refreshing gin tonic twisted with Angostura
For lovers of cocktails made with gin, know that Angostura is an ideal partner to enhance the taste of this drink. In a long drink glass filled with ice, pour:
- 4 cl of your favorite gin and top up with fresh tonic.
- Then add a few drops of Angostura Bitter (2 or 3 depending on your preferences)
- and stir gently with a mixing spoon to evenly distribute the flavors throughout the cocktail.
- A small slice of lime may save the surrender of some rebellious palates in the face of this surprising novelty.
[bzkshopping keyword=”gin”]
Instead of using a traditional spoon, you can always opt for a special cocktail spoon, also called a mixing spoon. Its long stem, with a spiral end, is particularly good at mixing liquids, without disturbing the fragile balance of the bubbles in the tonic.
[bzkshopping keyword=”cuillere cocktail”]
Mojito revisited with a Trinidadian twist
Here’s another way to incorporate Angostura into your homemade cocktails: the famous mojito is very well suited to this Caribbean blend! First prepare your mojito as usual by crushing the mint leaves and brown sugar with a little lime juice. Then add:
- the rum white,
- then a generous dose of soda.
- Finish with 3 to 5 drops of Angostura Bitter, depending on taste, to complete your delicious revised mojito.
Enjoy it accompanied by a sumptuous sunset and dream about vacation…
[bzkshopping keyword=”rhum blanc”]
Trinidadian Marinated Chicken
Our carnivorous friends are not left out with this original exotic recipe that will brighten up your daily meals. To marinate chicken Trinidad style, you will need:
- 4 chicken thighs;
- 6 drops of Angostura Bitter;
- 1 lime;
- 1 red onion;
- 2 cloves of garlic;
- 2 sprigs of fresh thyme.
Peel and chop the onion as well as the garlic and put them in a large salad bowl. Sprinkle all of this with the juice of a lime and then add the other herbs. Tip: be sure to count every drop of angostura.
Finally pour the drops of Angostura, mix well and then set the preparation aside in the refrigerator for about an hour. Then cook your chicken in a skillet or in the oven after preheating it to 180°C (thermostat 6).
Delightful Peruvian soup twisted with Angostura
We end our gourmet tour with a Peruvian fish soup seasoned with a few drops of Angostura. In a large pot:
- pour a drizzle of olive oil and sauté a thinly sliced onion with diced tomatoes, without the seeds.
- Add and then let the fish cut into pieces (like cod or salmon) cook.
- Incorporate 100 cl of vegetable broth and 8 to 10 drops of Angostura Bitters, depending on your preference.
Let it simmer for 20 minutes, sprinkle with chopped fresh coriander then enjoy it while it’s still hot, accompanied by fresh, good bread.
You will have understood, Angostura drops offer many possibilities to enhance your everyday recipes. Do not hesitate to use it as a real master key to give an original flavor to your culinary creations!