Burrata and farro caprese with strawberries, black pepper and basil pistou
Serves: 6 Prep time: 25 minutes Cook time: 30 minutes
4 cups water
1 1⁄2 cups farro
Basil pistou
3 garlic cloves
1 tsp sea salt
3 large handfuls of fresh basil leaves
1 cup extra virgin olive oil
To serve
1kg tomatoes, mixed colours and sizes, sliced
2-3 burrata or mozzarella balls, torn
2 punnets fresh strawberries Plenty of freshly ground black pepper
Combine water and farro in a medium pot. Generously season with salt. Bring to a boil over a high heat. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the farro is tender, about 30 minutes. Drain well and cool. For the pistou add garlic, salt and basil to a food processor and whizz until finely chopped. With the motor running drizzle olive oil until blended through. Add two-thirds of the pistou to the farro and toss to combine. Arrange on a platter with tomatoes, burrata and strawberries, serve with remaining basil pistou, sea salt, plenty of black pepper and balsamic if you wish.