Caprese Sandwiches
- 1 cup Balsamic Vinegar
- 2 pinches Sugar
- 1/2 teaspoons Red Chili Flakes
- 2 whole Ciabatta Rolls, Toasted (or Bread Of Your Choice)
- 8 whole Fresh Basil Leaves, Washed And Dried
- 4 ounces, weight Fresh Mozzarella Cheese, Sliced
- 2 whole Heirloom Tomatoes, Sliced
- Sea Salt (or Kosher Salt)
- In a small sauce pan, add the vinegar, sugar and chili flakes.
- On medium-high heat, bring to a boil, stirring often.
- Reduce the heat to a low simmer.
- Continue stirring and cooking until the liquids have reduced by half and take on a thick, syrup consistency.
- Be sure to watch the reduction closely as it can burn quickly.
- Transfer to a bowl and allow to cool.
- Slice each of the toasted rolls in half.
- Place half of the basil leaves on the bottom piece of bread and top with a few slices of cheese.
- Drizzle some of the balsamic vinegar reduction over the mozzarella and top with slices of tomato.
- Lightly sprinkle sea salt over the tomatoes and place the other 1/2 of the roll on top.
balsamic vinegar, sugar, red chili flakes, ciabatta rolls, fresh basil, mozzarella cheese, tomatoes, salt
Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/main-courses/caprese-sandwiches/ (may not work)