caprese recipe served on a plate, by Pekin the Chef
Jul 09 2026
RestaurantsTrattoria MercattoCaprese Recipe

Caprese Recipe

Inspired by Trattoria Mercatto
Time15m
Serves4

cookstown heirloom tomato, stracciatella, basil, herb oil

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Tomatoes

    Wash the Cookstown heirloom tomatoes thoroughly. Slice them into thick rounds and arrange them on a serving platter.

  2. 2

    Add Stracciatella

    Spoon the stracciatella cheese evenly over the sliced tomatoes.

  3. 3

    Add Basil and Season

    Tear the fresh basil leaves and scatter them on top of the tomatoes and cheese. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

  4. 4

    Drizzle with Herb Oil

    In a small bowl, mix olive oil with any additional herbs you like (such as oregano or thyme). Drizzle this herb oil over the assembled dish.

  5. 5

    Serve

    Serve immediately as a fresh appetizer or side dish.

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