How Italian Mozzarella Cheese Is Made | Regional Eats

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.

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

Stir in citric acid until dissolved.

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

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

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

Remove from heat and let sit for 5 minutes.

Drain the curds in a colander lined with cheesecloth.

Knead the curds gently while gradually adding salt.

Heat water in a separate pot until just below boiling.

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

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

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