Marinated Baby Mozzarella

Name: Marinated Baby Mozzarella
Ingredients: 2 garlic cloves; 1/2 cup fresh parsley leaves, tightly packed; 1/4 cup basil leaves, tightly packed; 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon cracked pepper; 1 teaspoon fennel seed, toasted; 1 lemon, zested; 200 g baby mozzarella cheese or 200 g cheese, of your choice

8 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

2 garlic cloves
1/2 cup fresh parsley leaves, tightly packed
1/4 cup basil leaves, tightly packed
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon cracked pepper
1 teaspoon fennel seed, toasted
1 lemon, zested
200 g baby mozzarella cheese or 200 g cheese, of your choice

Directions

1

Puree garlic and herbs with the oil.
2

Add pepper, fennel seeds and lemon zest.
3

Place cheese in a jar and pour over the marinade.
4

Refrigerate overnight to allow flavours to infuse.
5

To serve, bring cheese back to room temperature and serve with good bread, in a salad or part of an antipasto platter.