Tomini Elettrici

Name: Tomini Elettrici
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Piemontese
Ingredients: 4 pieces tomini freschi (small fresh piemontese soft cow's milk cheeses); 120 ml Extra virgin olive oil; 15 ml Red wine vinegar; 2 pieces fresh red chillies; 1 clove Garlic; 15 g flat-leaf parsley; 1 tsp sweet paprika; 1 tsp concentrated tomato paste; 2 g Fine sea salt

Piemontese fresh cow's milk cheese rounds steeped in a fiery herb, garlic, and chilli-infused olive oil. A punchy modern antipasto classic from Turin.

🇮🇹Italy· Piedmont

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 0 min
Total: 15 min
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Easy
Calories: 380 kcal

Ingredients

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Servings

4 pieces tomini freschi (small fresh piemontese soft cow's milk cheeses) — about 80g to 90g each
120 ml Extra virgin olive oil — mild and fruity
15 ml Red wine vinegar — Piemontese red vinegar preferred
2 pieces fresh red chillies — seeded and finely minced
1 clove Garlic — finely minced
15 g flat-leaf parsley — finely chopped
1 tsp sweet paprika — for colour and warmth
1 tsp concentrated tomato paste — adds depth to the dressing
2 g Fine sea salt — to taste

Equipment

•chopping board
•chef's knife
•mixing bowl
•small whisk
•shallow ceramic dish

Nutrition

Per serving, approximate

Calories: 380 kcal
fat: 34 g
carbs: 3 g
fibre: 1 g
protein: 16 g
calories: 380 kcal

Instructions

1
Finely chop the fresh parsley, garlic clove, and seeded red chillies on a clean board.
2
Whisk the extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, tomato paste, sweet paprika, and fine sea salt together in a bowl.
3
Stir the chopped parsley, minced garlic, and fresh chillies into the oil mixture until evenly combined.
4
Arrange the four fresh tomini cheeses side by side in a single layer within a shallow ceramic dish.
5
Spoon the spicy oil dressing evenly over the cheeses, coating the tops and sides thoroughly.
6
Cover the dish loosely and leave to marinate at cool room temperature for at least two hours before serving.
7
Transfer the cheeses to plates, spoon over remaining herb oil, and serve at room temperature with crusty bread.

Chef's tips

Allow the tomini to marinate for a minimum of two hours so the delicate curds absorb the acidity and heat. Never serve them straight from the fridge, as chilled oil turns greasy and mutes the cheese flavour.

Ingredient substitutions

tomini freschi (small fresh Piemontese soft cow's milk cheeses) → fresh mild goat's cheese rounds or fresh primo sale
fresh red chillies → 1 teaspoon dried crushed red chilli flakes

Storage

Store in an airtight container submerged under the seasoned oil in the refrigerator for up to three days.

Reheating

Do not reheat; bring to room temperature thirty minutes before serving to soften the cheese naturally.

Common mistakes to avoid

•Serving the dish straight from the refrigerator when the oil is cold and solid.
•Using dried powdered garlic instead of freshly minced cloves, which spoils the punchy osteria character.

Serving suggestions

Serve at room temperature with a basket of crisp grissini torinesi or crusty rustic loaf.Pair alongside a glass of dry Piemontese red wine such as Barbera d'Asti or Dolcetto.