Stuffed Grape Leaves
Mozzarella, tomato, balsamic reduction
Dinner Date : Episode FLDDT-102
8 grape leaves, rinsed
1 large ball of fresh mozzarella, sliced into 4 slices
1 large heirloom or ripe tomato, sliced into 4 slices
2-4 leaves fresh basil leaves, sliced thin
1 cup balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup sugar
Olive oil
Salt, fresh ground pepper
In small sauce pan on medium heat, fill with the vinegar and sugar. Let reduce by half or until syrup-like in consistency.
Lay out grape leaves -- 2 leaves will make one bundle.
Top with tomato, then mozzarella, then salt, pepper, olive oil, and basil.
Roll like a burrito, so the cheese will not melt out when grilled. Once 4 are rolled, brush with olive oil and grill until the leaves are charred. Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic reduction, serve immediately.
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