Meet the Burrata That Bites Back — Everiday’s Fiery Fusion Is Summer’s Coolest Appetizer

What happens when creamy Italian burrata meets the electrifying heat of Sichuan mala? You get Everiday Foods’ Mala Burrata — a flavor-forward, visually stunning appetizer that’s redefining summer entertaining. This unexpected pairing of blistered cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, and Everiday’s signature Chili Crisp delivers a punchy, low-carb dish that’s as gorgeous as it is addictive. Served with grain-free crackers, it’s the perfect balance of indulgence and wellness — ideal for foodies, wellness enthusiasts, and anyone craving a twist on tradition.

Mala Burrata

Fusion Done Right: A bold blend of Mediterranean and Asian flavors that feels fresh, not forced.

Ingredients

8-10 oz cherry tomatoes

1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

5-7oz fresh burrata or stracciatella

2 tbsp fresh basil

2 to 3 tsp Everiday Chili Crisp

Flaked sea salt & pepper to taste

Everiday Original Grain-Free Crackers for serving

Instructions

Preheat oven to 200 °C / 400 °F

Add your cherry tomatoes to a sheet pan, and toss them with the olive oil, and season with salt & pepper.

Roast for 15 to 20 minutes or until the tomatoes have blistered.

Allow them to cool for 10 to 15 minutes.

Plate your dish by putting your burrata or stracciatella in the center and adding the blistered cherry tomatoes around it.

Drizzle 2 to 3 tsp of Everiday Chili Crisp onto the cheese.

Garnish with fresh chopped basil, and flaked sea salt.

Serve with grain-free crackers.

View the full recipe here: Mala Burrata – Everiday Foods

*Recipe and image courtesy of Everiday Foods.*