Mozzarella in carrozza is made by simply enclosing the cheese in between two slices of crustless bread, dipping it in eggs and breadcrumbs, then frying the sandwich. Born from Italy's waste-free philosophy, this staple of Neapolitan cuisine's original purpose was to make use of leftover and/or not-so-fresh bread and mozzarella.
This recipe in this video riffs on the traditional mozzarella in carrozza recipe, which you can find here, by enhancing the cheese fritters with basil. They're then plated alongside tomatoes and peaches for a delicate, refreshing contrast – perfect for summer when the stone fruit and tomato seasons peak. Full recipe here.
