1 scarmorza, (smoked mozzarella)
1 large courgette, sliced
4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 large red pepper, roasted, skinned, seeded and roughly chopped
4 tablespoons vintage balsamic vinegar
1 small clove garlic, chopped
1 beef tomato, blanched, skinned, seeded and chopped
salt and pepper
8 large basil leaves, deep fried until crisp
Place the chopped roasted and seeded pepper into a liquidizer, add the chopped tomato, olive oil, chopped garlic, salt and pepper to taste and blitz till a sauce consistency is achieved. Cut the scamorza into quarters and wrap with the sliced courgette. Place the wrapped cheese onto a hot char grill and grill for 2 minutes on each side. Spoon the red pepper salsa onto four plates and swirl over the balsamic vinegar. Place 2 fried basil leaves on each plate, place on the grilled wrapped cheese and serve.