Recipe Burrata with grilled grapes and basil

[medtran49]

From Simple by Ottolenghi.

2 servings

2 small balls of burrata or substitute buffalo mozzarella balls, at room temp
30-35 red or black seedless grapes
2 Tbsp sherry vinegar
3 Tbsp olive oil
1 garlic clove, crushed
1-1/2 tsp dark brown sugar
1-1/2 tsp fennel seed, toasted and crushed
1/4 tsp kosher salt

Small wooden skewers, soaked in water for 20 minutes
2-4 small basil sprigs
Finishing salt
Black pepper

Optional, fennel pollen as part of garnish

In a plastic bag, combine vinegar, oil, garlic, sugar, salt and a good pinch of pepper. Mix well. Add grapes and marinate at least 30 minutes up to 1 day. Place 5 grapes on each skewer. Reserve marinade.

Over high heat, place grape skewers on a grill pan and grill for about 3 minutes, turning over half way through. Remove from heat.

Place a ball of burrata on each plate, slice partially in half and open slightly. Spoon 1-1/2 to 2 tsp of reserved marinade over each ball. Place grape skewers on plate, leaning at least 1 onto the ball. Garnish with a sprig or 2 of basil, finishing salt and fennel pollen if using.

 

[Morning Glory]

I love the simplicity which Ottolenghi has sometimes. Its often cleverer than it appears.

 

[medtran49]

We really liked this. I could see doing something similar with cumin and/or coriander seed. The spice and the vinegar provided a nice counterpoint to the richness of the burrata,

 

[MypinchofItaly]

From Simple by Ottolenghi.

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2 servings

2 small balls of burrata or substitute buffalo mozzarella balls, at room temp
2 Tbsp sherry vinegar
3 Tbsp olive oil
1 garlic clove, crushed
1-1/2 tsp dark brown sugar
1-1/2 tsp fennel seed, toasted and crushed
1/4 tsp kosher salt

Small wooden skewers, soaked in water for 20 minutes
2-4 small basil sprigs
Finishing salt
Black pepper

Optional, fennel pollen as part of garnish

In a plastic bag, combine vinegar, oil, garlic, sugar, salt and a good pinch of pepper. Mix well. Add grapes and marinate at least 30 minutes up to 1 day. Place 5 grapes on each skewer. Reserve marinade.

Over high heat, place grape skewers on a grill pan and grill for about 3 minutes, turning over half way through. Remove from heat.

Place a ball of burrata on each plate, slice partially in half and open slightly. Spoon 1-1/2 to 2 tsp of reserved marinade over each ball. Place grape skewers on plate, leaning at least 1 onto the ball. Garnish with a sprig or 2 of basil, finishing salt and fennel pollen if using.

That's a very interesting recipe..I've taken note, I'll try it soon