Creamy Mozzarella (Stracciatella)
- Tear mozzarella, then roughly, finely chop.
- Cover in cream, mix, then cover and store in the fridge for at least an hour to allow cheese to soak.
- Sprinkle with a pinch of salt before serving.
- In a small pot, boil water and salt heavily. Prepare a bowl with ice and water.
- Quickly add chives to the boiling water (10 seconds), then transfer to ice bath.
- Squeeze all the excess moisture from the chives, then add to a small blender or food processor with Filippo Berio Delicato Olive Oil.
- Blend chives and oil until well combined, then store in the fridge overnight.
- Strain the oil through a fine mesh strainer and store in the fridge.
For Creamy Mozzarella (Stracciatella):
For Chive Oil:
For Garnish: Dice tomato, then mix will lemon juice and a pinch of salt.
To assemble, in a bowl, add Stracciatella, and drizzle with Chive Oil. Mix in chive oil if you want it fully green. Drizzle in a circle for a “wreath” effect. Serve with toasted baguette.