Grilled Fresh Pecorino Cheese with Leeks: Primo Sale in Padella con Porri
- 4 leeks, white part only washed, trimmed and sliced in half lengthwise
- 8 large cabbage leaves, blanched until tender, about 3 minutes
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 pound fresh pecorino, cut into 1/2-inch slices
- 1 lemon
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- Preheat the grill or broiler.
- Wrap each leek half in a cabbage leaf to form a tight bundle.
- Place the cabbage and leek rolls onto the coals of the grill around the outside and cook, turning often, until cabbage has charred and leeks are tender, about 20 minutes.
- Carefully remove the charred cabbage from the leeks and brush the leeks off.
- Season with salt and black pepper and place on a serving platter.
- Meanwhile, oil a non-stick skillet and heat it over high heat.
- Place the cheese in the skillet and cook until browned on both sides, then place on the serving platter with the leeks.
- Squeeze lemon over, drizzle with oil, season with the black pepper and serve.
leeks, cabbage, extravirgin olive oil, salt, pecorino, lemon, extravirgin olive oil
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/mario-batali/grilled-fresh-pecorino-cheese-with-leeks-primo-sale-in-padella-con-porri-recipe.html (may not work)