Name: Darren Robertson’s Shaved Shepard Avocado, Zucchini, Torn Buffalo Mozzarella and Crispy Chilli Oil
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 2 slices rustic sourdough; 1 ripe Shepard avocado; 1 small zucchini; 125g buffalo mozzarella; 1 tbsp crispy chilli oil; Zest of ½ lemon; Extra virgin olive oil; Salt flakes

Ingredients

2 slices rustic sourdough

1 ripe Shepard avocado

1 small zucchini

125g buffalo mozzarella

1 tbsp crispy chilli oil

Zest of ½ lemon

Extra virgin olive oil

Salt flakes

Method

Step 1

Toast the sourdough and brush lightly with olive oil.

Step 2

Using a vegetable peeler or mandolin, shave the zucchini lengthways into ribbons.

Step 3

Peel and halve the Shepard avocado, remove the stone and, using the peeler or mandolin, shave into ribbons.

Step 4

Tear the mozzarella and place it over the toast.

Step 5

Layer zucchini and avocado ribbons loosely over the mozzarella. Season with lemon and salt. Finish with crispy chilli oil.

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