Quick recipe finder Fried strawberries with whipped cream and mint

Preparation time

less than 30 mins

Cooking time

less than 10 mins

Serves

Serves 1

Dietary

Vegetarian

By Tony Tobin From Ready Steady Cook

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 150g/5½oz strawberries, hulls removed
• 1 tbsp caster sugar
• 1 vanilla pod, split
• 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 100ml/3½fl oz double cream, whipped until soft peaks form when the whisk is removed
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh mint

Method

1. Heat one tablespoon of the oil in a non-reactive frying pan over a medium heat, add the strawberries, caster sugar and vanilla pod, and cook for 2-3 minutes.

2. Add the wine vinegar and turn up the heat. Cook for 2-3 minutes to reduce, then stir in the remaining tablespoon of oil. Remove the vanilla pod.

3. To serve, mix the whipped cream and fresh mint in a serving bowl. Serve the strawberries on the side.