European Recipes:Italian recipes: Bruschetta with Brasaola, Eggplant and Mozzarella

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             Bruschetta with Brasaola, Eggplant and Mozzarella

Recipe By     : MOLTO MARIO
Serving Size : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : New Text Import

   Amount Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
-------- ------------ --------------------------------
    3      tablespoons   virgin olive oil
      1/2 medium        red onion -- thinly sliced
    2      small         Japanese eggplants
    2      tablespoons   red wine vinegar
      1/2 pound         fresh mozzarella
    8                    basil leaves -- chiffonade
    4      large   slic Italian country bread
      1/4 pound         Bresaola, sliced paper thin -- 12-15 slices
                         may substitute Prosciutto or Capicola

In a 10- to 12-inch saute pan heat olive oil until smoking. Add onion and
cook until soft, about 9 to 10 minutes. Meanwhile, cut eggplant into
1/4-inch thick rounds. When onion has softened, add eggplant to pan and
cook, stirring regularly until eggplant has darkened and is soft. Add 2
tablespoons red wine vinegar and remove from heat to cool. Cut fresh
mozzarella into 1/4-inch cubes and add to cooled eggplant mixture. Add basil
and season to taste with salt and pepper.

Grill or toast bread on both sides and spoon generous amount over each slice
of bread. Place 3 slices Bresaola over top of eggplant mixture and serve.

Yield: 4 servings