Burrata and Cucumber Crostini
The power of simple but ultra-fresh ingredients is demonstrated in this elegant appetizer. There are no hard-rules about proportions in the ingredients so feel free to make this your own.
Author: Lemons and Anchovies
Recipe type: Appetizer
Ingredients
- Burrata
- 1 cucumber, sliced thinly
- Clarified Butter, about half a stick (or olive oil)
- Fresh emon juice
- salt
- Baguette slices
Instructions
- Feel free to use olive oil for this recipe but if you are using butter, just note that it is better served while the latter is still warm. To clarify it, simmer the butter on the stove over low heat until the foam rises to the top. Simmer for a few minutes until the foam stops forming. Take off the heat and skim the foam with a spoon. To remove the rest of the foam, strain the clarified butter using a cheese cloth arranged on top of a strainer. The clear liquid that is left is the clarified butter.
- Add as much or as little fresh lemon juice until the dressing is to your liking and salt to taste.
- Arrange the burrata and cucumber slices on plate and drizzle with the dressing. Serve with toasted sliced baguettes.
Patty says
I’m really enjoying your series on South America, it looks like you hit all the spots that would be on my itinerary for sure! I can’t tell you how much we love Burrata and can’t wait to try it with the buttery cucumbers and crusty bread slices;-)
Priscilla @ShesCookin says
I’m curious what wine you were drinking that paired well with the marinated cucumber. That burrata looks amazing – the best I’ve had here locally was at Lucca – on our list ;). Thanks for taking us to Argentina with you, Jean! All stunning photographs, but the one of the restaurant at Chandon really captures the light magnificently.
lemonsandanchovies says
Priscilla, I’m so bad at remembering wine labels but I might have taken a picture of it–or my friends would know. I’ll try to find out for you. 🙂
Laura (Tutti Dolci) says
I love seeing more of your photos and taking a mini vacay through your lens! 🙂 Crostini is fabulous for entertaining or just a light meal, and I love burrata – what a decadent yet refreshing hors d’oeuvre!
Jen Laceda @ Tartine and Apron Strings says
You make me cry for Argentina (excuse the pun)! I love Buenos Aires but was not able to make it to Mendoza, unfortunately. I was assigned by a magazine to cover the Master Food and Wine event in Mendoza last year. But tragically, I was struck with vertigo (first time!) and was told by the doctor not to fly AND not to drink alcohol. I had no problem with the “no alcohol” advice since I am allergic to alcohol (another gasp!). Yes, I am a foodie, but I am also severely allergic to alcohol, can you believe? But the ironic thing is, I ALWAYS have wine and liqueur at home, as I like to cook with them. Anyway, I was so, so, so sad that I had to cancel the press trip to Argentina but I vowed not to let that stop me from setting foot in South America! Soon as my vertigo was gone, I booked the first flight out of Toronto to Buenos Aires WITH my 1-year-old in tow!!!!
Sandra's Easy Cooking says
Beautiful post and gorgeous photos Jean! Your crostini are must try! Thank you for sharing and have a great night!
Lisa { AuthenticSuburbanGourmet } says
Jean – I have enjoyed your series on Argentina – I felt like I was with you on the trip. 🙂 That winery and restaurant sounds a-m-a-z-i-n-g! Your photos are just breadth taking and in awe. This appetizer is right up my alley with the crostini and I agree the simplicity of flavors is often the best – not too complicated. Thank you for sharing your wonderful adventures with all of us! {Stay dry with all of these storms we are having. I was awoken this morning at about 4am by the wind and rain}
Kankana says
I and the husband enjoys wine more than any other cocktail or any other alcoholic drinks! So far, I think we tried only one kind of Argentinean wine and we did liked it!
Thanks for the lovely tour 🙂
Jeanette says
I’m enjoying reading about Mendoza and love seeing all these beautiful photographs,
angela@spinachtiger says
Fabulous post. Makes me want to travel and drink and eat. I even love the cucumber with burrata.
Kelly says
Wow your photos are gorgeous (just LOVE those grapes!) and those crostinis look absolutely delicious!!
Cucina49 says
I’m envious–I’ve always wanted to go to Argentina. Thanks for sharing all your wonderful photos. And I love anything with burrata!
Suzanne says
Your opening photo of the grapes is so beautiful, as are the rest. I love it when simple ingredients have a lasting impression on you and keeps lingering in your mind. Great looking presentation of crostini. A bit envious of your trip 🙂
Abby says
A trip of a lifetime! Wow, fabulous pictures and I’m dying to try the crostini. I can just imagine sitting on a porch on a warm summer night eating that and sipping on a glass of wine.
Tobias @ T and Tea Cake says
While I like myself a nice glass of wine from time to time, I am far away from being an expert, either. I always wanted to attend a tasting but so far never had the opportunity. Oh well..,
Like so many others, I really enjoy reading about your journeys and find it amazing how your gained experiences inspire you to create new recipes. This one for example is so basic yet fresh and special in its own way.
Trish says
First off, your photographs are so beautiful!! Really. Lovelier than ever. And I love the textured sides on the blog. Your blog is looking fab.
Thank you for sharing your trip with us. Mendoza seems like a very special place. I would love to visit some day. I can see how you enjoyed the burrata and cucumber so much. Hope to see you soon 🙂
Nami | Just One Cookbook says
I enjoy reading about other places in the world, especially where I can’t visit (with the kids for a while). Like I mentioned to you before I’m not much of a drinker but my husband loves wine from Argentina. I remember he told me the wines from Argentina is known for Malbecs. I’ve never tried burrata, but if I can find it I’d love to make this easy crostini for him with the wine. Thank you for sharing and your pictures are simply stunning!!!!!
Jennifer (Delicieux) says
I’ve never been to Argentina, and I have to admit I’ve never really thought of going there on holiday, but your beautiful post has made me think otherwise. It looks so beautiful, as does your cucumber and burrata crostini.
Stefanie @ Sarcastic Cooking says
I just tried Burrata for the first time this past weekend and I am soooooo obsessed with it! Once I hunt some down, I can not wait to try this out.
Kiri W. says
Wow – stunning, stunning pictures, and I’d love to sample my way through!
Kim - Liv Life says
Oh, Jean! What a treat this post is!! I’ve been reading so much about the wines from Argentina and I’m extraordinarily envious of your trip!! But your photos captured it so well that I almost feel like I’ve seen a little part of it. Isn’t it always amazing how wonderful people can be sometimes? Wonderful post!!
Magic of Spice says
I have tried a few Argentinian Wines and have enjoyed them…but I tend to favor CA wines. I do try to explore a bit though 🙂 This is such a beautiful trip, and I love your post on this amazing journey!
And as for this delightful little dish…I am thinking a must try! Looks so fresh and inviting 🙂
Karen (Back Road Journal) says
What a great post with beautiful photos. I love your appetizer and will be trying it soon.
Ben @Focus:Snap:Eat says
I love Argentine wine. When I went to Buenos Aires, I discovered their white wine, torrontes, and it’s my favorite white wine. It’s more popular than the malbec. Hope you got to try some. I wasn’t able to get to Mendoza when I was in Argentina, but your photos make me want to plan a return trip soon!
Lora @cakeduchess says
Beautiful…just love all of it. I would love to visit Mendoza when we make it back to Argentina one day. Your grape photo is lovely. I bet the tour of the wineries was incredible. Francis Mallman’s 1884 must be delicious and your crostini are lovely. .:)
Gina says
I know have Argentina on my must see list! I’m not that well versed in wine, but I sure do love drinking it. That winery is just stunning and I think the crostini would go so good. Hope you are having a good week and soaking up some of this beautiful sunshine we are having.
-Gina-
Liren says
I’m finally catching up on your adventures and Mendoza has very quickly been added to my to-visit list. I sadly did not get to explore outside Buenos Aires, so that must be remedied. And this appetizer – I have fallen in love with burrata – I know I would love this!
Nancy/SpicieFoodie says
Argentina has long been on our places to visit. Their wine country is definitely on the list. In the past few years we’ve seen and bought many Argentine wines from Mendoza. Your tour really makes me want to go and visit. Thanks for sharing your trip, and the Crostini sounds perfect!