Balsamic Vinegar Alternative ?

[TheOtherHalf]

Help ! Just got back from shopping and realised I forgot to get some Balsamic vinegar. I need it for a recipe Im doing tonight. Is there anything I could use as a substitute. I have malt vinegar and white vinegar available

[muchlovex]

I would say it would depend on the recipe. What are you cooking?

[Old_Geezer]

:-) Not sure I'd consider them an alternative. Have you tasted either ? Either leave it out or rush to the local shop to buy a bottle, would be my thoughts.

[Old_Geezer]

Are you on good terms with your neighbours ?

[TheOtherHalf]

Im doing chicken and onion kebabs and I have to soak the quartered onions in a mix of balsamic vinegar and olive oil. I feel sure it wont taste the same without it as its a recipe I use a lot and delicious. Both neighbours either side out all day. I will maybe have to go and get some but it was a madhouse in town this morning and dont really want to go back. Corner shop may not have anything like this or prob expensive

[Old_Geezer]

Expensive possibly, but it would save time and petrol money if it were stocked there.

[ludwig]

It won't be the same with normal vinegar. Balsamic has got a very distinctive taste and I can't think of an alternative.

[TheOtherHalf]

thanks both. Looks like Id better nip out after lunch. maybe it will be a bit quieter then

[TheOtherHalf]

I should have listened to you Old Geezer and gone to the corner shop. It would have been cheaper NOT more expensive, cos I went back to Tesco and ended up spending another £13 !!! Oh well, it will be worth it. Looking forward to my tea now :>)