Fig Carpaccio With Balsamic Reduction
A simple and delicious way to enjoy fresh figs. Follow Foods For Long Life on Facebook and Pinterest . Preview my eBook, Health Begins in the Kitchen . Fresh Figs What's better than a fresh fig? My wonderful neighbors surprised me with a basket of large, juicy, fresh figs for my birthday. I'm in heaven! Of course my favorite way to eat a fig is to just stuff one in my mouth but if you want to serve them as an elegant dessert with a fancy, schmancy name, here's a simple preparation. Fig Carpaccio with Balsamic Reduction Carpaccio is the name of pretty much any raw meat, fish, vegetable or fruit with a drizzle of vinegar, oil, pepper, and/or other seasonings. Sweet figs go very well with the complex flavor of balsamic vinegar, especially when it's reduced. Pretty Simple Preparation Start with some big, juicy figs - one large or two small figs per person. This large fig weighed in at nearly 3 ounces. Thinly slice each fig and place on a small plate. Prepare the balsamic ...