Burrata with Trout Caviar, Passion Fruit, Vanilla, and Dates

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   Scrape the seeds out of the piece of vanilla bean, and discard the pod.

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   Combine the seeds with the oil in small microwave-safe bowl.

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   Microwave for 30 seconds.

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   Lightly spray a knife with nonstick cooking spray, then use it to dice the dates into small cubes.

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   Cut the passion fruit in half and scrape out the seeds; discard the skin.

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   Set the seeds aside.

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   HOLD IT?

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   The dates and oil can be left at room temperature, covered, for up to a day.

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   The passion fruit seeds can be held in the fridge, covered, for up to 2 hours.

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    PLATE IT!

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    This can be such a pretty dish, I try to have each serving look identical.

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    Line up four plates.

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    Quarter the burrata, being careful not to lose the creamy interior.

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    Cut each of the quarters of burrata into 2 or 3 pieces.

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    Place the burrata sections on the plates.

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    Next, divide the passion fruit among the four plates, placing it on top of some of the burrata and away from other pieces.

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    Next, add the dates to the plate, in little piles, here and there.

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    Add the roe in clumps, adjacent to or on top of the burrata.

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    Finally, drizzle on the oil in a circular motion, like playing connect the dots.

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    BREAK IT: Adding more components to this dish will only make it more over the top.

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    Use some cracked coffee beans for a bitter, toasty component, and cook some thyme with the vanilla bean to give it an herbal oomph.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.