Caprese with a kick!

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Ponkan Tomato Caprese with Crispy Tuyo and Kesong Puti, M Cafe

Ponkan Tomato Caprese with Crispy Tuyo and Kesong Puti

This refreshing appetizer was served during a holiday party at M Cafe. It was reminiscent of Insalata Caprese — sliced tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, basil leaves drizzled with olive oil. While I still prefer the classic Italian version, this M Cafe appetizer had a refreshing taste all its own. The ponkan added a zestiness to the the cheese and tomato, while the crispy tuyo gave it a tiny kick. Interesting flavors.

What do you think it tastes like? 😉

7 Comments on Caprese with a kick!

  1. kaoko
    January 3, 2008 at 1:54 am (16 years ago)

    I have no idea but I know I’ll find out soon. 😀 As soon as I remember to buy kesong puti. Btw, is that green dollop on top pesto? And what sort of tuyo did they use? Plain fried or the kind bottled in oil with garlic & vinegar? (Hehe, dami bang tanong? Oo, alam mo na binabalak ko ;P)

    Love your balak! Let us know when it’s done! Hehehe.

    That green dollop on top is indeed pesto. The tuyo they used seemed to be the gourmet tuyo bottled in olive oil, then crushed to a fine paste.

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  2. mari
    January 3, 2008 at 7:34 am (16 years ago)

    i love tomatoes. i’m sure it tastes as yummy as it looks.

    I still prefer the classic insalata caprese, but this one was pretty interesting!

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  3. ganns
    January 3, 2008 at 7:52 am (16 years ago)

    OMG, that looks incredible!

    Yummy too!

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  4. Ruy
    January 4, 2008 at 12:11 am (16 years ago)

    A swimming party with the pool in the middle of a garden!

    I love the imagery!

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  5. lady cess
    January 4, 2008 at 8:13 am (16 years ago)

    mmm… mukhang kulang pag isa lang :)

    Ayan meron pa sa background! Hehe.

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  6. svelterogue
    January 5, 2008 at 10:15 am (16 years ago)

    tarty, sour, sweet. what a great explosion of flavours, tons

    Yes, tarty is the word!

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