✨ A refreshing and elegant terrine combining tender beef, fresh tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and aromatic basil. Perfect for a light and sophisticated appetizer! 🌿💛
📝 Ingredients (Serves 4):
- 🥩 500 g (1.1 lbs) cooked beef (oxtail or similar)
- 🧀 4 balls of mozzarella
- 🍅 1 kg (2.2 lbs) tomatoes
- 🥣 1 vegetable bouillon cube
- 🌿 3 gelatin sheets
- 🌿 1/2 bunch fresh basil
- 🧂 Salt, to taste
- ⚫ Pepper, to taste
📋 Directions:
- 🥣 Prepare the Bouillon:
Soak the gelatin sheets in cold water until softened. Heat 30 cl (1 1/4 cups) of water and dissolve the bouillon cube in it. Stir in the softened gelatin until fully melted and keep the bouillon warm. - 🔪 Prepare the Ingredients:
Shred the cooked beef into small pieces. Rinse the tomatoes and slice them into thick rounds. Drain and slice the mozzarella into similar-sized rounds. Rinse and pick the basil leaves. - 🥄 Assemble the Terrine:
Line a terrine mold with plastic wrap, ensuring it overhangs on all sides. Layer the ingredients as follows: shredded beef, tomato slices, basil leaves, and mozzarella slices. Lightly season with salt and pepper between each layer. Repeat the layering until the mold is full. - 🍲 Add the Bouillon:
Pour the warm bouillon into the terrine mold, filling it to the top. Fold the plastic wrap over the top and place a weight on the terrine to press it down. - ❄️ Chill and Serve:
Refrigerate the terrine for at least 12 hours to set. Unmold the terrine, slice into thick portions, and serve as a refreshing appetizer or main dish.
📊 Nutritional Information:
- ⏰ Prep Time: 20 minutes
- ❄️ Chilling Time: 12 hours
- 🔥 Cooking Time: None
- ⏳ Total Time: 12 hours 20 minutes
- 🔥 Calories: Low
- 🍽️ Servings: 4
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