Braised broccolini with mozzarella

Name: Braised broccolini with mozzarella
Cook time: 30 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 360g (2 bunches) broccolini; 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 2 eschalots or one onion; peeled and finely diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 250ml chicken stock or water; Salt; Pepper; 200g ball of fresh mozzarella, cut into thin slices

STEVE MANFREDI

October 19, 2011

Braised broccolini with mozzarellaMarco Del Grande

Time:< 30 mins

When buying broccolini, look for a glossy, deep green colour. If the stalks are yellowing or excessively dry, cracked or curling at the base, you can be sure they are old. A yellow flower or two in the head is nothing to worry about. It can be stored for well over a week in the refrigerator, wrapped in a damp cloth.

Ingredients

360g (2 bunches) broccolini
4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 eschalots or one onion
peeled and finely diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
250ml chicken stock or water
Salt
Pepper
200g ball of fresh mozzarella, cut into thin slices

Method

Trim the very bottom of each broccolini stalk and wash them well. Heat the olive oil in a saucepan and lightly fry the onion and garlic for a minute. Add the broccolini and fry at medium heat, constantly turning for another minute. Add the chicken stock and simmer gently for 4-5 minutes until the broccolini stems are tender. Season with salt and pepper. Arrange them on a serving plate while still hot and place the mozzarella slices on top before serving.