Burrata is a new kid on the block here in the UK and aside from specialist markets in London, the only place I can get it is from Ocado (on-line supermarket). So what is it? Its a fresh Italian cheese (burrata means 'buttered' in Italian). It looks a bit like mozzarella but when you cut into it the creamy, buttery middle spills out. Its really delicious. Best served as a starter, I think. Cooking with it would be wrong! Here is what I did:
Burrata with Tomatoes, Basil Oil and Cinnamon Balsamic
Photographed a few days ago in natural light. Plate by Denby Potteries
Ingredients
Sliced tomatoes
Burrata cheese
Basil oil*
Balsamic vinegar
Cinnamon stick
Salt & Pepper to taste
Method
Burrata with Tomatoes, Basil Oil and Cinnamon Balsamic
Photographed a few days ago in natural light. Plate by Denby Potteries
Ingredients
Sliced tomatoes
Burrata cheese
Basil oil*
Balsamic vinegar
Cinnamon stick
Salt & Pepper to taste
Method
- Gently simmer 200ml of balsamic vinegar with the cinnamon stick until the vinegar is thickened.
- Remove from heat and allow to cool.
- Slice tomatoes, spill and tear the burrata and arrange on the plate as shown.
- Drizzle with the reduced balsamic and basil oil.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Serve with crusty bread as a starter.
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