Italian Ciliegine Con Prosciutto - cooking recipe
Ingredients
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cow's milk mozzarella cheese, packed in sealed plastic containers (are available in the dairy section of many supermarkets or speciality stores, Small, cherry-sized ba)
1/2 medium lemon
1 garlic clove
2 tablespoons snipped fresh chives
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes
9 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese
15 slices prosciutto
1 bunch dill
Preparation
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Squeeze lemon juice into a medium bowl.
Peel and crush garlic and put it into the bowl along with the chives, olive oil, and red-pepper flakes.
Drain and add cheese\"cherries\" or cut mozzarella into 3/4- inch cubes and add to the mixture.
Marinate at room temperature at least 2 hours.
(Can cover and refrigerate overnight).
Cut prosciutto slices in half lengthwise.
Wrap 1 slice of prosciutto around each piece of cheese and 1 small sprig of dill.
Secure with a toothpick and serve.
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