Slow-Cooked Courgettes with Burrata and Hot Honey Vinegar

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Start by thinly slicing the courgettes, aiming for a quarter to half centimeter thick.
  2. 2Start by thinly slicing the courgettes, aiming for a quarter to half centimeter thick.
  3. 3Start by thinly slicing the courgettes, aiming for a quarter to half centimeter thick.
  4. 4Cook the courgettes in a generous glug of olive oil in a pot.
  5. 5Cook the courgettes in a generous glug of olive oil in a pot.
  6. 6Cook the courgettes in a generous glug of olive oil in a pot.
  7. 7Season the courgettes with salt and pepper.
  8. 8Season the courgettes with salt and pepper.
  9. 9Season the courgettes with salt and pepper.
  10. 10Cook for around 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  11. 11Cook for around 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  12. 12Cook for around 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  13. 13Just before the courgettes are done, thinly slice some mint leaves.
  14. 14Just before the courgettes are done, thinly slice some mint leaves.
  15. 15Just before the courgettes are done, thinly slice some mint leaves.
  16. 16Thinly slice some garlic.
  17. 17Thinly slice some garlic.
  18. 18Thinly slice some garlic.
  19. 19Add the sliced garlic to the courgettes and cook for a minute or two.
  20. 20Add the sliced garlic to the courgettes and cook for a minute or two.
  21. 21Add the sliced garlic to the courgettes and cook for a minute or two.
  22. 22Turn off the heat and stir in the mint.
  23. 23Turn off the heat and stir in the mint.
  24. 24Turn off the heat and stir in the mint.
  25. 25Let the courgettes cool to room temperature.
  26. 26Let the courgettes cool to room temperature.
  27. 27Let the courgettes cool to room temperature.
  28. 28While the courgettes cool, make the dressing by combining vinegar, honey, chili paste, and olive oil in a bowl.
  29. 29While the courgettes cool, make the dressing by combining vinegar, honey, chili paste, and olive oil in a bowl.
  30. 30While the courgettes cool, make the dressing by combining vinegar, honey, chili paste, and olive oil in a bowl.
  31. 31Pour the dressing into the pot where the courgettes were cooked and scrape up any stuck bits from the bottom of the pan to incorporate all the flavor.
  32. 32Pour the dressing into the pot where the courgettes were cooked and scrape up any stuck bits from the bottom of the pan to incorporate all the flavor.
  33. 33Pour the dressing into the pot where the courgettes were cooked and scrape up any stuck bits from the bottom of the pan to incorporate all the flavor.
  34. 34Pile up the cooked courgettes on a serving plate.
  35. 35Pile up the cooked courgettes on a serving plate.
  36. 36Pile up the cooked courgettes on a serving plate.
  37. 37Place the burrata on top of the courgettes.
  38. 38Place the burrata on top of the courgettes.
  39. 39Place the burrata on top of the courgettes.
  40. 40Cut into the burrata.
  41. 41Cut into the burrata.
  42. 42Cut into the burrata.
  43. 43Add the hot honey vinegar dressing over the burrata and courgettes.
  44. 44Add the hot honey vinegar dressing over the burrata and courgettes.
  45. 45Add the hot honey vinegar dressing over the burrata and courgettes.
  46. 46Top with some chopped hazelnuts for crunch.
  47. 47Top with some chopped hazelnuts for crunch.
  48. 48Top with some chopped hazelnuts for crunch.
  49. 49Serve with some crusty bread.
  50. 50Serve with some crusty bread.
  51. 51Serve with some crusty bread.

Ingredients

  • Courgettes (zucchini)
  • Courgettes (zucchini)
  • Courgettes (zucchini)
  • Olive oil
  • Olive oil
  • Olive oil
  • Salt
  • Salt
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Pepper
  • Pepper
  • Mint leaves
  • Mint leaves
  • Mint leaves
  • Garlic
  • Garlic
  • Garlic
  • Vinegar
  • Vinegar
  • Vinegar
  • Honey
  • Honey
  • Honey
  • Chili paste
  • Chili paste
  • Chili paste
  • Burrata
  • Burrata
  • Burrata
  • Chopped hazelnuts
  • Chopped hazelnuts
  • Chopped hazelnuts
  • Crusty bread
  • Crusty bread
  • Crusty bread

Equipment

Mandoline slicerCutting boardPotSpatulaKnifeBowlSpoonServing plateFork

Tips

  • Cooking courgettes in lots of good-quality olive oil intensifies their flavor and creates a great texture.
  • Do not waste any of the flavor at the bottom of the pan; scrape up any stuck bits when adding the dressing.
  • This dish also works well stirred through some pasta.