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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