Burrata con pomodorini
Burrata with cherry tomatoes
Burrata con pomodorini: Puglian burrata torn over sweet cherry tomatoes
Burrata was born in the dairies around Andria in northern Puglia as a way to use the scraps of mozzarella curd, wrapped in a pouch of stretched curd and filled with cream. In Bari and the towns of the Murge it is eaten the day it is made, often as the first thing on the table at Sunday lunch, torn open over the sweetest summer tomatoes. The outside is soft and springy; the inside, called stracciatella, spills out like thick cream. Mozzarella and burrata are usually made with calf rennet, so look for a vegetarian-rennet burrata if that matters to you. Chef's tip: take the burrata out of the fridge 30 minutes before serving; straight from the cold it tastes of very little.
- Total time
- 10 min
- Difficulty
- easy
- Serves
- 2
Ingredients
- 1 burrataabout 250 g, at room temperature
- 10 ½ oz ripe cherry tomatoesa mix of colours if you can
- ½ tsp flaky sea salt
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oilPuglian if possible
- 1 pinch black pepper
- 4 slices crusty bread or friselle (optional)to serve
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Method
0/5 doneStep 1: Take 1 burrata out of the fridge and leave it in its liquid for 30 minutes so it loses its chill.
30 minStep 2: Halve 10 ½ oz ripe cherry tomatoes, put them in a bowl with ½ tsp flaky sea salt and half of 1 ½ tbsp extra virgin olive oil and toss. Leave for 10 minutes, until they release a little pink juice.
10 minStep 3: Spread the tomatoes and their juice over a plate. Lift the burrata out of its liquid, pat it gently and set it in the middle.
Step 4: Just before serving, cut a cross in the top of the burrata so the creamy centre starts to spill out. Common mistake: cutting it too early; the cream runs and the skin dries out on the plate.
Step 5: Tear 8 basil leaves over the top, drizzle with the rest of 1 ½ tbsp extra virgin olive oil and finish with 1 pinch black pepper. Serve with 4 slices crusty bread or friselle to wipe up the juices.
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 340 kcal
- Protein
- 15 g
- Carbs
- 7 g
- Fat
- 28 g
- Fibre
- 2 g
Nutrition values are estimates.
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Good to know
- How long does burrata con pomodorini take?
- About 10 minutes in total.
- How many people does it serve?
- 2 as written. Change the servings above the ingredients and every amount scales to match.
- Is it vegetarian?
- Yes. It has no meat or fish.
- What can I use instead of ripe cherry tomatoes?
- Tinned chopped tomatoes: a 400g tin for about 6 tomatoes (in cooked dishes, not salads).
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