How to turn your balsamic vinegar into pearls 🙌 This is not food wizardry, nor even complex chemistry. It only takes three ingredients and a few simple steps. With the help of agar flakes, a plant-based gelatin derived from seaweed, you can turn pretty much any liquid into semi-solid pearls. This works especially well with balsamic vinegar, giving each bite a pop of bright tanginess. A few things to guarantee success… The oil needs to be cold enough. I find that freezing it for 30-45 minutes is