350gsoft goats cheese chèvre with the rind cut off also works
2tsp (heaped) sumac
15gchivessnipped or thinly sliced
Finely grated zest of 1 unwaxed orange
1 - 2tsppul biber chilli flakes
200gpomegranate seeds
50gpistachio nut slivers or 75g roughly chopped whole pistachio nuts
Freshly ground black pepper
Method
Mix the cheese, sumac, chives, orange zest, pul biber and a generous seasoning of pepper in a mixing bowl until evenly combined. Lay a large sheet of cling film on your work surface. Using a spatula, scrape the cheese mixture out of the bowl and into the centre of the cling film. Gather the four corners of the clingfilm together, expel any air and twist the cling film just above the top of the ball to secure the cheese mixture. Use your hands to form the mixture inside the cling film into a ball.
Refrigerate for 30 minutes or, preferably, freeze for about 10 minutes.
Remove the ball from the refrigerator or freezer, discard the clingfilm and place the ball on a serving plate. Stud the surface of the ball all over with the pomegranate seeds. Scatter the pistachios on top and around the base, studding the ball with a few pieces wherever you can. Cover with cling film and refrigerate until ready to serve.