Caprese Panino
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Sometimes you just want something simple that can be thrown together in just a few minutes, and when that happens, what you make is purely about having quality ingredients put together in the right way. Get it right and you're on to a winner, but get it wrong and you could create something befitting only to the depths of hell.
A case in point is the caprese salad; just a few key ingredients that can be quickly combined to make an all-time classic that never fails to please; I've simply taken that basic structure and put it into panini form. Vine ripened tomatoes have an excellent sweetness with broad earthy, herb-like tones, and the basil here just adds to this, punching up those herby characteristics to the maximum. The buffalo mozzarella contrasts nicely; adding a light salty flavour that allows both the tomate and basil to shine through. Nice thick slices of soft white French bread contain everything without detracting from the core inside.
Overall it's nice, light and fantastically refreshing; perfect for a lazy summer day.
Caprese Panino
Serves: 1 Person
Vine ripened tomatoes, buffalo mozzarella and fresh basil on thick cut, lightly toasted French loaf.
Ingredients
- 2 Slices French While Bread
- 70g Buffalo Mozzarella
- 1 Vine Ripened Tomato
- A Few Leaves of Fresh Basil
- A Little Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Instructions
- Slice the vine ripened tomato and place on one piece of the French bread.
- Slice the buffalo mozzarella and layer on top of the tomato.
- Layer on a few fresh basil leaves.
- Add a dash of extra virgin olive oil.
- Place the second slice of French bread on top, then place the whole sandwich in a panini press until lightly toasted.
Notes & Tips
This is all about the quality of your ingredients; you want to make sure everything is nice and fresh, the bread is soft and with a nice think crust, and that both the mozzarella and tomato are sliced nice and thick to really bring out the flavour. If you don't have a panini press, then this can be done one side at a time on a griddle (or even a flat bottomed pan) by using a heavy pan or plate to act as a press on the top side.
