Fried Tomato and Mozzarella Sandwiches

• 2 firm beefsteak tomatoes
• 1 cow’s milk mozzarella cheese
• 8 tablespoons vegetable oil

Tomatoes, mozzarella and basil are a perfect marriage of ingredients, much loved by the Italians for years. These crisp, fried delicacies make a great starter, snack or light lunch.

Core the tomatoes and cut each one horizontally into 4 thick slices. Cut the mozzarella into 4 slices. Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large frying pan until very hot. Add the tomato slices (in 2 batches