Recipe Overview
This elegant amuse-bouche uses cherry tomatoes as a natural cup for a sweet-bitter orange mustard, savory Kalamata olives, lightly marinated red onion, and basil oil. It is fresh, colorful, vegan, and well suited to tasting menus or passed appetizer service.
Chef Notes
Prepare the orange mustard one day ahead so the texture can set and the citrus bitterness can mellow. Keep the tomato cups chilled and fill them close to service for the cleanest texture and presentation.
Connected Experience
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Ingredients
Base recipe = 6 servings. Minimum production = 6 servings.
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Cherry Tomato — 450 g — halved and seeded
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Fresh Orange — 450 g — with peel, sliced
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Granulated Sugar — 400 g
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Culinary Salt / Sea Salt — 1 g
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Kalamata Olives — 150 g — pitted and chopped
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Red Onion — 80 g — julienned
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Red Wine Vinegar — 15 g
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Mustard Extract — 1 g
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Basil Oil — 15 g — for finishing
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Preparation
Minimum production timing: 30 active prep min · 0 passive min · 45 cook min · 6 plating min · 8 cleanup min.
- Prepare the orange mustard: simmer the sliced oranges with the sugar over low heat, stirring often, until thick and pulpy.
- Allow the mixture to rest, then repeat a brief simmer if needed for full dissolution and concentration.
- Stir in the red wine vinegar and mustard extract, reduce lightly, then strain and chill overnight.
- Blanch the red onion briefly, drain, and marinate with a little vinegar and salt.
- Halve the cherry tomatoes and remove the seeds to create small tomato cups.
- Fill each tomato half with orange mustard.
- Garnish with marinated red onion, chopped Kalamata olives, and a drizzle of basil oil.
Service Suggestions
- Serve chilled as a one-bite amuse-bouche.
- Arrange on a white platter or tasting spoon for contrast.
- Fill close to service so the tomato cups stay fresh and firm.
Dietary / HACCP Notes
- Naturally vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, egg-free, and nut-free.
- Keep tomatoes and garnish refrigerated until service.
- Hold cold appetizers at or below 41°F / 5°C for safe service.
Nutrition (per serving, estimate)
| Calories | 120 kcal |
| Protein | 1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 20 g |
| Fat | 4 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 310 mg |