Tomato, Mozzarella & Thai Basil Crostini
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Tomato, Mozzarella & Thai Basil Crostini
Sesame oil and rice vinegar spin the caprese eastward.
Makes 12
Recipe by the Bon Appétit Test Kitchen
Photograph by Romulo Yanes
June 2011
- 12
Ingredients
- 12 slices of seven-grain or sesame bread
- 1/2 garlic clove
- 2 cups (about 10 ounces) halved cherry or grape tomatoes
- 1 small shallot, minced
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon unseasoned rice vinegar
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Sliced fresh mozzarella
- Thai basil leaves
Preparation
Step 1
Preparation
Grill bread slices and rub with garlic clove.
In a bowl, combine tomatoes, shallot, sesame oil, and rice vinegar. Season with sea salt and pepper; let sit for 15 minutes.
Put sliced fresh mozzarella on toasts. Spoon tomato mixture over mozzarella and garnish with Thai basil leaves. Season with sea salt and pepper.
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