Monday, July 19, 2010

Sliced Mushrooms with Fresh Mozeralla & Thyme

This recipe is perfect for serving as part of an antipasti with a few drinks. It's an easy little recipe, with minimal preparation and takes no time to cook. The combination of the earthiness of the mushrooms with the fresh thyme and milky mozzarella make it very moorish. Exact measurements are not really crucial in this recipe, you can make as much or little as you want, the below is just a guide.

Sliced Mushrooms with Fresh Mozzarella & Thyme - Jamie's Italy by Jamie Oliver

2 big hand fulls of fresh Mushrooms, thinly sliced (I used swiss brown but porcini, shiitake, portobello would also suitable)
2 5ounce balls of fresh Mozzarella torn into small pieces
A few sprigs of fresh thyme, leaves picked
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Extra virgin olive oil

Heat Grill on medium.

Clean mushrooms with damp cloth or pastry brush and slice thinly. Arrange them in a single layer on a large oven proof platter. Tear the mozzarella into course bits and scatter over mushrooms. Scatter over thyme leaves, season with salt and pepper and drizzle with olive oil.

Slide the platter under the grill, and cook checking frequently for 3-4mins, or until cheese is melted, bubbling and golden in spots.

Serve with crusty bread.


Note - Cook mushrooms on plate you are serving them on.

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