La La Land Eggplant Tortino - Global Flavors Culinary Competition

Ingredients

• 9 ounces Campari* tomatoes
• 3 cloves garlic, peeled
• 1 bunch Genovese basil, divided
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 3 grams xanthan gum, divided
• 2 eggplants
• Olive oil, as needed
• 1 egg
• 6 ounces grated Real California Dry Jack cheese
• 9 ounces Real California Burrata
• 1 cup Real California heavy cream
• 1 gelatin sheet (3 grams) soaked and squeezed dry
• 1/3 cup Real California milk
• 1 cup breadcrumbs from rustic bread
• Basil leaves
• Vegetable oil, as needed
• 1/4 cup grated Real California Mezzo Secco cheese