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Mozzarella Cheese

Cultural Context

Mozzarella cheese originated in Italy, particularly in the Campania region, where it's traditionally made from water buffalo milk. It has become a staple in Italian cuisine, often used in dishes like Caprese salad and pizza. Today, mozzarella is enjoyed worldwide, with variations such as smoked mozzarella and low-moisture mozzarella popular in different culinary contexts.

ItalianPKother
120 min
medium
10 servings
Servings4
1 gallon milk
1/4 teaspoon rennet
1 tablespoon salt
1/4 cup citric acid
1 cup water
2 tablespoons vinegar
1/2 cup cream
1 teaspoon enzymes

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

milk

🥗Healthier: low-fat milk

💰Cheaper: powdered milk

Low-fat milk reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

rennet

🥗Healthier: vegetable rennet

💰Cheaper: lemon juice

Vegetable rennet is suitable for vegetarians.

salt

🥗Healthier: sea salt

💰Cheaper: table salt

Sea salt offers a more complex flavor.

cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

1

Heat milk in a large pot over medium heat until it reaches 190°F (88°C).

2

Stir in citric acid until dissolved.

3

Add rennet and stir gently for 30 seconds, then let sit undisturbed for 5 minutes.

4

Cut the curds into 1-inch cubes with a knife.

5

Heat the curds gently while stirring for 5 minutes until they begin to firm up.

6

Remove from heat and let sit for 5 minutes.

7

Drain the curds in a colander lined with cheesecloth.

8

Knead the curds gently while gradually adding salt.

9

Heat water in a separate pot until just below boiling.

10

Add the curds to the hot water and stretch them until smooth and elastic.

11

Shape the mozzarella into balls and place in cold water to firm up.

Cooking Techniques

curdlingstretchingkneading

Spice Level:

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Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

MozzarellaMozzarella di Bufala

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