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Fried Tomato Caprese

Pomodori Fritti Caprese

Sliced, breaded and fried heirloom tomatoes stacked with fresh mozzarella, basil and balsamic glaze.
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 4 Large Firm heirloom tomatoes sliced into 1/4" rounds
  • 8 slices Fresh mozzarella
  • 1 cup Plain bread crumbs
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 1 large egg + 3 Tbslp Milk
  • green sauce
  • Olive Oil / canola oil for frying

Balsamic Glaze

  • 1 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1/4 cup honey

Instructions
 

  • Wash and dry tomatoes. Slice and dry on paper towels. Dip each tomato slice into egg wash and then breadcrumbs. You can repeat if desired. Allow to sit in refrigerator for 15 Mins to set.
  • Heat olive oil in pan, fry tomatoes until golden brown on both sides. Set aside on paper towel.
  • Reduce 1 cup of balsamic vinegar and 1/4 cup of honey in a saucepan until coats back of spoon.
  • Drizzle balsamic glaze along bottom of dish... layer tomato slice, mozzarella, Basil sauce, tomato slice, mozzarella, Basil oil and tomato slice. Top with more balsamic glaze, and fresh Basil leaves

Notes

Basil Sauce RECIPE 
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