Fig, Cheaty Burrata, Rocket and Tapenade
This is my cheaty burrata recipe that I have posted as a recipe prompt from time to time over the years, the creme fraiche knits together with the mozzarella to imitate more expensive, ludicrously oozy burrata. I’ve also added some extra flavour to jazz up what is some fairly ordinary mozzarella. Here to say, this combination together in a sandwich makes for insanely delicious eating, sandwich or otherwise. Sweet figs, peppery rocket and cheaty burrata - GO!
INGREDIENTS
Serves 2
1 ball mozzarella, drained and sliced 1 cm thick
2 tbsp creme fraiche
Zest of ½ lemon, finely grated
Small bunch oregano, finely chopped
2 handfuls rocket
2 tbsp black olive tapenade
4 fresh figs or 6 rehydrated dried figs, halved
Salt and pepper
2 ciabatta rolls or 4 slices sourdough
METHOD
Mix the mozzarella gently with the creme fraiche, lemon zest and chopped oregano, adding salt and pepper to taste. Allow to marinate for about 1 hour in the fridge.
Spread the tapenade on one side of the bread. Layer the mozzarella mix, rocket and figs. Sandwich together and serve.