Grilled Örgü Cheese with Apricot Glaze and Rocket Salad
This warm starter with Örgü Cheese, apricot glaze, rocket and toasted almonds keeps the cheese at the centre of the plate. With its lightly sweet and gently spicy glaze, it works beautifully as a modern appetiser or part of a brunch spread.
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Ingredients
- 250 g Örgü Cheese
- 2 tbsp apricot preserve
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp chilli flakes
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 handfuls rocket
- 2 tbsp toasted almonds
- Fresh mint
- Freshly ground black pepper
Directions
Slice the Örgü Cheese into thick pieces, keeping its braided shape visible.
Mix the apricot preserve with the lemon juice and chilli flakes to prepare the glaze.
Heat a non-stick pan with a little olive oil.
Place the cheese slices in the pan and cook for 1–2 minutes on each side, until lightly golden on the outside and just softened inside.
Arrange the rocket on a serving plate.
Place the warm Örgü Cheese slices on top of the rocket.
Spoon the apricot glaze over the cheese.
Roughly chop the toasted almonds and scatter them over the plate.
Finish with fresh mint leaves and freshly ground black pepper. Serve immediately.
