Recipe Have you discovered Burrata?

[Morning Glory]

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

• 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.

* Recipe for basil oil can be found here.

 

[Smokeydoke]

That looks delicious! Great photo too. I love burrata, in the US they top it on pizza, but fresh, not cooked.

 

[GadgetGuy]

Looks good, but I don't eat tomatoes that often enough to want to make this.