Figs, Glorious Figs!
I created this as a stunning starter course with one of my favourite fruits as the star centre piece! Figs are truly luscious and their wine-honey like flavour works beautifully with the sensuous and deep port reduction. The mozzarella cheese adds some creaminess and the lightly marinated cherry tomatoes provide a fresh, citrusy element. This is definitely simple but damn impressive! Enjoy with love from Sandy x
- 1 punnet of mixed baby cherry tomatoes chopped in half
- 4 ripe figs
- Four slices of fresh mozzarella per person
- 1 head of purple lettuce
- 1/2 bunch torn basil
- 1 tsp finely chopped garlic
- olive oil
- salt and pepper for seasoning
- 2 tbs of orange infused balsamic vinegar
- 2 tbs of honey
- 1 glass port
- 2 heaped tbs of cranberry jelly
- 1 tbs of Balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp butter
- Quarter the figs, but NOT all the way through. Pinch gently at the base, pushing the four petals apart.
- Now combine all the dressing ingredients for the tomatoes. Toss the tomatoes in the dressing, coating evenly
- Place all the ingredients for the Warm Port and Cranberry Dressing into a small saucepan and heat to a rolling boil. Let this reduce down to a thick syrup.
- Place all ingredients as shown in the photos and, just before serving, pour the warm dressing over the figs, letting it trickle through.
- My family devoured this, and I am sure it will be a big hit with you at home too!
Recipe from Taste Safari · tastesafari.co.ke