Marinated Buffalo Mozzarella and Tomato

This one is from Plenty by Ottolenghi! It’s so good!

Marinade:

• 1/2 tsp fennel seed, toasted and crushed
• Zest of 1 lemon
• 1 bunch of basil leaves, shredded
• 2 tbsp chopped oregano
• 2 tsp olive oil, the best you got
• 2 tsp grapeseed oil
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• 1/2 tsp course salt
• Black pepper

• 8 oz buffalo mozzarella
• 2 rope tomatoes, quartered

Combine marinade ingredients in a small bowl.

Break up mozzarella with your hands and smear with marinade. Let rest for 30 minutes.

Place tomato quarters on a plate, top with tomatoes and cheese and drizzle with a little oil.

Serves 4 as a starter.