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Pecorino Labneh Toast
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PECORINO LABNEH TOAST
Ingredients
- Micro Nasturtium Leaf
- Chives Blossoms
- Mustard Flower
- Petite® Sorrel Meadow Mix™
- Onion Flower
- Micro Flowers Blend™
- Radish Flower
- Fennel Flower
PECORINO LABNEH:
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 cup grated pecorino cheese
FENNEL FLOWERS AND GARLIC FERMENTED HONEY:
- 500 grams raw honey
- 5 garlic cloves peeled
- 6 Fresh Origins® Fennel Flower
FOR THE TOAST:
- Day-old bread, sourdough or whole wheat preferred.
- Pecorino labneh whey (liquid from the strained yogurt)
- Fermented honey
- Extra virgin olive oil
TO FINISH:
- Fresh Origins® Micro Nasturtium Leaf
- Fresh Origins® Chives Blossom
- Fresh Origins® Mustard Flower
- Fresh Origins® Petite® Sorrel Meadow Mix™
- Fresh Origins® Onion Flower
- Fresh Origins® Micro Flowers Blend™
- Fresh Origins® Radish Flower
Instructions
PECORINO LABNEH:
- Line a colander with 8 layers of cheesecloth. Place the colander in a large bowl, making sure that there is at least 5 inches between the bottom of the colander and the bowl.
- Mix all ingredients well and then allow to strain through the cheesecloth for 24 hours in the refrigerator.
- Transfer the labneh from the cheesecloth after the 24-hour period into a covered container.
- Keep aside the whey that has strained from the labneh in a covered container, to use for the toast. (Note you will have more labneh than you need).
FENNEL FLOWER AND GARLIC FERMENTED HONEY:
- Add the garlic and fennel to the honey jar, cover and let it ferment at room temperature for a minimum of 10 days. During this ten-day period, you should notice some bubbles.
- After ten days, open the jar and use a clean spoon to stir the honey. The consistency should be liquid. (Note you will have more honey than you need).
TOAST:
- Cut the bread into 1cm x 10cm rectangles.
- Dip the bread in the whey on each side, making sure it has absorbed the whey (do not soak).
- Toast on the grill until crispy, brush it lightly with fermented honey and olive oil while hot.
TO FINISH:
- Transfer some of the pecorino labneh to a piping bag and pipe it over the rectangle toasts.
- Cover up the toast with Fresh Origins® products.
- Finish the toast with a spritz of fresh lemon juice and olive oil and serve.