Marinated Fetta

Ingredients

• 750g Greek-style fetta cheese
• 1 lemon
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon fennel seeds
• 2 1/2 to 3 cups light olive oil

Method

1. Cut cheese into 3cm cubes. Place into a large, sterilized jar (1-litre capacity).

1. Peel rind from lemon using a vegetable peeler. Add to the jar with juice, peppercorns, bay leaves, oregano and fennel seeds.

1. Pour in enough oil to cover cheese; seal jar.

1. Stand for at least two days before serving.