Frozen feta with crispy black pudding and berries
A festive starter with frozen feta ‘snow’ – freezing the cheese allows it to firm up so it can be grated over the dish.
Ingredients
- 100²µ/3½´Ç³ú feta cheese, frozen for at least 2 hours
- 140g/5oz fresh blackberries
- 140g/5oz fresh lingonberries (or lingonberry jam as an alternative)
- 1 tbsp caster sugar
- 1 tbsp butter or oil (for frying)
- 150²µ/5½´Ç³ú black pudding, thickly sliced
Method
Place the feta in the freezer at least 2 hours before serving. This will allow it to firm up so it can be grated over the dish.
In a small bowl, combine the blackberries and lingonberries with the sugar. Toss gently to coat the berries, letting them sit for a few minutes to release some juices.
Heat a frying pan over a medium heat and add the butter or oil.
Add the black pudding slices to the pan and cook until they are crispy on the outside, about 2–3 minutes per side. Adjust the heat as needed to avoid burning.
Remove from the pan and place on kitchen paper to drain any excess oil.
Arrange the crispy black pudding slices on a serving plate. Spoon the sugar-coated berries over the black pudding, allowing a bit of the juice to drizzle onto the plate. Take the frozen feta from the freezer and grate it finely over the entire dish, creating a snowy effect.
