Orange Caprese with Guava and Mint

This simple appetizer serves as a refreshing appeal to the taste buds. Mozzarella, as my chef said once to me, is like a sponge. It can soak up any flavor you add to it. I love guava for its exotic taste and its aromatic scent that perfumes the air with goodness. Adding the candy guava gives a great flair to the dish.

Orange Caprese with Guava Recipe:

Mozarella- 3 pieces, 1/4 inch slices
Extra Virgin Olive Oil- 2 ounces
Mint- 1 Tablespoon, minced
Orange- 3 pieces, 1/4 inch slices
Guava Candy Slab- 3 1/8 inch slices
Salt and Pepper- As Needed

Preparation and Plating for Orange Caprese;

In a blender, liquify the mint,the olive oil, and a pinch salt. Roll three guava slab candy slices. This will be used as one of the stacks for the caprese. In the middle of the plate, Layer the caprese in the order like so: mozzarella slice, orange slice, the three guava slab slices facing upright, mozzarella slice, orange slice, mozzarella slice. Don't forget to season each layer. With a spoon, pour the mint oil around the caprese. Garnish with mint.