The Ultimate Bruschetta
INGREDIENTS
● 2 cups cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
● ¼ cup chopped red onion
● 1 garlic clove, grated or very finely minced
● 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
● 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
● 1 teaspoon kosher salt
● ½ teaspoon black pepper
● ¼ cup chopped fresh basil
● 8 slices of crusty bread
● Olive oil
● 1 whole garlic clove, peeled
● Salt and pepper
● 2 large or 4 small balls of burrata cheese
● Balsamic glaze, for garnish
● Additional basil leaves, for garnish
Equipment
Tala Garlic Press with Herb Stripper
Tala Performance Butchers Block
Tala 2 Stainless Steel Pourers
Tala Performance Classic Non-Stick Frying Pan
Tala Performance Serrated Knife
METHOD
● In a large bowl, mix the tomatoes, onion, minced garlic and basil-taking care not to mash or break up the tomatoes too much. Add the balsamic vinegar and extra virgin olive oil, and salt and pepper to taste. Mix again, then cover and chill for at least an hour to allow the flavours to blend together.
● Slice the bread into thick slices, and lightly toast on both sides in the Tala Performance frying pan with a little olive oil. Rub the toasted bread with the peeled garlic clove.
● Serve the mixture on the toasted bread, topping with pieces of burrata, balsamic glaze and more basil leaves. Finish with a final sprinkle of salt and pepper