Today is International Whisky Day!
International Whisky Day was first announced in 2008 and
falls on the 27th of March each year.
The name is used with
parenthesis to indicate support of Scottish, Canadian, and Japanese whiskies,
as well as Irish and American whiskeys.
Speaking to Whisky Live Public Relations and Social Media
Guru, Charlotte Kearsey, she said cooking with whisky is on the rise and
for some people this may not be their go to ingredient.
“Whisky has a wide flavour spectrum which makes it perfect
for adding flavour to your food. We’re talking about salty, smoky and sweet
flavours that will enhance fish, meat, chicken, sauces and even desserts”, said
Kearsey.
Kearsey has shared six ways for you to experiment with whisky in the kitchen.
Breakfast
Simply add a tablespoon of whisky while you cook your
morning oats, along with some sugar and milk. Finish off with a drizzle of
honey.
Easy marinade for chicken, pork or steak
Add about ½ a cup whisky to your marinade along with your
other ingredients such as sugar, soy sauce, salt and pepper. Seal in an
airtight container and shake and let it sit in the fridge for at least 3 hours.
Salad dressing (yes, you read that right!)
Mix the following together: 1/3 cup Whisky, 1/2 cup olive
oil, 4-6 tablespoon, good quality balsamic vinegar, 1/2-1 teaspoon brown sugar,
1/2 salt, 1-2 tablespoon, chopped fresh thyme, 1/2 tsp fresh cracked pepper,
dash of cayenne, 1/2 clove of garlic very finely chopped. Ideal over mixed
leaves and hot chicken or fish strips.
Whisky cheese sauce
Whether it’s a fondue or a sauce for your pasta, stir in
your whisky after your cheese has melted. Cook at a low heat for a few minutes
and season with salt and pepper.
Bread pudding with Whisky Sauce
Use your favourite bread pudding recipe and use the
following recipe for the sauce:
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1/4 cup sugar, 1/4 cup heavy
cream, 2 tablespoons whisky. Melt the butter, sugar and heavy cream
together in a small saucepan over low-heat. Once the sugar is dissolved, turn
off the heat and stir in the whisky. Serve the sauce with the bread pudding
while warm.
Scotch Coffee
Pour a shot of espresso into a mug along with a shot of
single malt Scotch whisky. Steam and froth the milk and pour over the
coffee/whisky. Dust with your favourite topping.