Caprese appetizer on skewers

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Time: 30 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 8

This Italian appetizer, Caprese, made with mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil, is a delight on its own with its combination of flavors and presentation, and when grilled on skewers, it's sure to be a hit at your house party. To prepare, you'll need bocconcini mozzarella (small balls), cherry tomatoes of similar size, fresh basil, and a nice touch—slices of baguette. Coat all ingredients with a drizzle of olive oil and thread onto wooden skewers. Be sure to soak the skewers in water first to prevent them from burning on the grill. Serve the skewers immediately.

The recipes use measuring containers with the following volumes:
1 glass (st.) - 250 ml.
3/4 cup (st.) - 180 ml.
2/3 cup (st.) - 160 ml.
1/2 cup (st.) - 125 ml.
1/3 cup (st.) - 80 ml.
1/4 cup (st.) - 60 ml.
1 tablespoon (tbsp) - 15 ml.
1 teaspoon (tsp) - 5 ml.
1/5 teaspoon (tsp) - 1 ml.

Ingredients for the recipe:

450 g of bocconcini mozzarella
450 g cherry tomatoes
1/4 cup olive oil + extra for drizzling
3/4 tsp salt
0.5 tsp red pepper flakes
1 bunch of fresh basil
Half a large baguette, cut into 2cm thick slices.
Special equipment: long wooden skewers soaked in water

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Cooking the dish according to the recipe:

Preheat grill to medium heat.
In a large bowl, combine the bocconcini mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, olive oil, salt, red pepper, and a pinch of black pepper. Toss to distribute evenly and coat with oil.

Place on skewers:

Thread the basil, tomato, mozzarella, and bread onto long wooden skewers; repeat in the same order. Place the skewers on a baking sheet and drizzle the bread with olive oil. Let it sit for 5 minutes to soak, then drain off any excess oil.
Grill the kebabs, turning constantly, until the cheese is heated through and the bread is toasted, 2 to 3 minutes. Serve immediately.

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