Balsamic Caviar Bruschetta

2 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Mix together balsamic vinegar and agar agar.
  2. 2Pour mixture into a saucepan and bring to a high simmer. Simmer for 2 minutes.
  3. 3Remove from heat and let sit for 15 minutes.
  4. 4Drop tiny droplets of the balsamic mixture into cold olive oil using a dropper or small spoon.
  5. 5Strain oil and balsamic pearls through a fine mesh sieve.
  6. 6Preheat oven to 250°F.
  7. 7Add grape tomatoes, garlic, salt, pepper, thyme, and 2 cups of olive oil to a 9x9 baking dish.
  8. 8Place in the oven and cook for 2 hours.
  9. 9Toast bread and spread with ricotta.
  10. 10Add tomato confit and balsamic pearls to the bread.
  11. 11Garnish with parmesan cheese and parsley.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tsp agar agar
  • 0.5 cup olive oil
  • 20 ounces grape tomatoes
  • 6 garlic cloves
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp pepper
  • 5 thyme sprigs
  • 2 cups olive oil
  • 1 ricotta
  • 1 bread
  • 1 parmesan cheese

Equipment

saucepanmeasuring cupwhiskdropper or small spoonfine mesh sievesmall bowlcast iron skillet