FOOD
15 Sep, 2023
Primi
Mediterranean Focaccia
Prep Time : 15 Minutes
Cooking Time : 10 Minutes
Serves : 4 people
DID YOU KNOW
Touted as one of the most popular street foods of Italy, Focaccia is loved by many across the world. Its versatile ability to blend in with other flavours is what makes it unique. Our Mediterranean take on Focaccia bread is an absolute must-try and can be eaten either as a breakfast option, meal or midday snack.
PREP TIME
15 Minutes
15 Minutes
COOKING TIME
10 Minutes
10 Minutes
SERVES
4 people
4 people
Ingredients
- 1 Burnt Garlic & Olive Focaccia or Pomodorro Focaccia
- 1 Jar, Sorrentina’s All Purpose Tomato Sauce
- 1 Aubergine
- 1 Green or Yellow Zucchini
- 1 Red or Yellow Bell pepper
- 2-3 Basil leaves
- 10ml, Olive Oil
- 2gms, Salt
- 2gms, Pepper
- 1 Pinch Oregano
- 1 tsp, Balsamic Reduction
- 2 tbsp, Burrata or Stracciatella Cheese
- 10gms, Arugula
Preparation
For Roasted Vegetables
- Cut all vegetables into 1cm slices
- Marinate them in Salt, Pepper and Oregano and rest them for 3-4 minutes
- Roast the vegetables on a flat griddle till they get a nice char and smoky flavour
- Transfer the vegetables to a bowl, add in the Basil leaves and Balsamic reduction and toss well
For layering the Focaccia Sandwich
- Slice the Focaccia bread vertically and divide it into 4 portions
- Toast the sides of the Focaccia
- Spread All-Purpose Tomato Sauce on bottom up sides
- Layer one side of Focaccia bread with slices of Eggplant, Zucchini and Bell Peppers
- Add a dollop of Stracciatella or Burrata Cheese
- Season with Salt and Pepper
- Sprinkle Arugula Leaves and close the Focaccia Bread from the other side
- Apply Olive Oil and grill the Focaccia Bread until the sides are golden brown
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