Sunday 18 October 2015

PICKLED FIG, ROBIOLA, & PISTACHIO OIL CROSTINI

INGREDIENTS

12 slices ciabatta bread
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
6 dried figs
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons pistachios, toasted and shelled
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Robiola cheese

PREPARATION

Combine red wine vinegar, sugar, and dried figs with 1/4 cup water in a saucepan; bring to a simmer. Remove from heat and let sit until figs soften, about 30 minutes.
Halve figs lengthwise. (Alternatively, use 6 fresh figs and halve lengthwise.)
Finely crush pistachios and combine with extra-virgin olive oil.
Grill bread slices.
Smear room-temperature Robiola cheese onto warm toasts. Top with halved figs. Drizzle with pistachio oil.


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