Makes approximately 10 portions
Ingredients
- 3 large courgettes
- 500 g MOZ mozzarella, cut into logs or batons
- 60 g pine nuts, toasted
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 lemon, zest and juice
- Maldon salt and cracked black peppercorns
- Fresh basil leaves, optional
Method
- Slice the courgettes lengthways into thin ribbons using a mandoline or vegetable peeler.
- Sprinkle the courgette ribbons with Maldon salt and leave them to release their excess water, then pat dry before using.
- Keep the courgette ribbons raw; season with cracked black peppercorns and brush with olive oil.
- Wrap each mozzarella piece with one or two courgette ribbons and arrange seam-side down.
- Finish with toasted pine nuts, lemon zest, a squeeze of lemon juice, Maldon salt and cracked black peppercorns.
Kitchen note: Use the courgette ribbons raw and assemble close to service so they remain fresh and firm.
