Savory Caprese with Oregano Sauce
Category: Appetizer
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Buffalo Mozzarella | 250g |
| Ripe Tomatoes | 4 |
| Fresh Basil | 50g |
| Salt | To taste |
| Extra Virgin Olive Oil | 100g |
| Oregano | 2g |
Instructions:
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Prepare the Oregano Sauce:
Begin by making the oregano sauce. Pour the extra virgin olive oil into a small bowl. Add the oregano and whisk together until the ingredients are fully blended. Set the sauce aside for later. -
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Prepare the Tomatoes:
Wash the tomatoes thoroughly and pat them dry with a clean towel. Place them on a cutting board, keeping the tops (calottes) of the tomatoes aside for garnish. Slice the tomatoes into rounds, each about 0.5 cm thick. Discard the bottom part of the tomato slices to ensure a neat presentation. -
Prepare the Mozzarella:
Drain the buffalo mozzarella carefully to remove excess liquid. Slice the mozzarella into rounds of about 0.5 cm thickness, matching the thickness of the tomato slices. -
Assemble the Caprese Towers:
Start by placing one slice of tomato on a plate. Drizzle a small amount of the oregano sauce over the tomato slice. Take two fresh basil leaves, gently wipe them with a cloth (avoid using water to keep the leaves from browning), and place them on top of the tomato. Next, add a slice of mozzarella over the basil. Drizzle more oregano sauce over the mozzarella. Repeat this layering process for two more layers, alternating between tomato, mozzarella, and basil until you have a tower of three layers. -
Final Touches:
Complete the tower by placing the reserved top of the tomato (the calotte) on top of the mozzarella layer, creating a peak with the picciolo (stem). Repeat this process for the remaining two towers. -
Serve and Garnish:
Once all three caprese towers are assembled, serve them on individual plates or one large platter. To finish, drizzle the remaining oregano sauce over the towers and around the plate. For an extra touch, you can garnish the plate with a few more basil leaves or a sprinkle of oregano. Serve immediately and enjoy this delicious and refreshing appetizer!
This Savory Caprese with Oregano Sauce is the perfect dish to kick off any meal, bringing a burst of freshness with each bite, beautifully layered for a visually appealing presentation.
