Aubergine rolls with caprese: today's recipe is fresh and very, very simple to prepare. These eggplant rolls are perfect as a summer cold starter. Thin slices of floured and fried eggplant, that enclose a heart of buffalo mozzarella bell dop, tomatoes and basil. In short, I put the Caprese salad inside the eggplants.
Eggplant rolls, other Sicilian recipes
When eggplants are in season (you've already checked what's in season in july?) I enjoy creating or trying new recipes. And rolls are always very successful. They are part of the Sicilian DNA. Starting with the delicious FRIED PASTA AND EGGPLANT ROLLS, up to those OF SICILIAN FRIED EGGPLANT (even in video recipe). Also good in the version with the GRILLED EGGPLANT, healthier and lighter.
Aubergine rolls with caprese you serve cold, to keep the taste and texture of the tomato and especially buffalo mozzarella unchanged. Actually, you could even go into the oven for a few minutes, but in my opinion they would lose their original freshness by getting heavier. I suggest you store them in the refrigerator, covered with cling film, and leave them at room temperature for 30 minutes before enjoying them. In this way the mozzarella will return to the right temperature, juicy and full of milk.
If you prefer, you can also use grilled eggplant, thinly sliced and seasoned with a little extra virgin olive oil and a pinch of salt.
I have inserted the rolls into the skewers that I use to prepare messina chops, alternating them with fresh basil leaves. I served them at a buffet dinner and they had great success. Try them too . and have a look at all my RECIPES WITH EGGPLANT, in addition to my article on EGGPLANT: features, PROPERTY’ and HOW TO COOK THEM. Have a good day!