How difficult is it to prepare Mozzarella?

This recipe has a Intermediate difficulty level, which means it's accessible for cooks of all levels.

How long does it take to prepare Mozzarella?

The preparation time is 60 minutes and the cooking time is 5 minutes.

How many people does this recipe serve?

This recipe is designed for 12 servings.

Can I substitute some ingredients?

Yes, many ingredients can be substituted with similar alternatives. We recommend checking the recipe variations.

How should I store this preparation?

Store the preparation in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in an airtight container. Some preparations can be frozen for up to 3 months.

Cheeses • 11 de Jun de 2019

Recipe of Mozzarella

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This fibrous and fatty cheese is used both fresh and tender. Mozzarella can be tasted natural or melted. Its main use is in the filling of pizzas, where it is used both fresh and dry. Also in salads and as an accompaniment to toast; in Vida Recipes we teach you how to prepare it from scratch and if you liked this recipe don't forget to leave us your comments and share it with your friends on social networks,

below are the ingredients and their steps.

Recipe Summary

Preparation

60 min

Cooking

5 min

Servings

Difficulty

Intermediate

Ingredients

5 liters of milk 1 g of rennet 25 ml cold water 5 tbsp of natural yogurt 18 g of salt 2 liters cold water Ice buckets

Instructions

Step 1

Dissolve the rennet in water.

Step 2

In a steel pot, heat the milk to 40º C, remove from the heat and add the natural yogurt and the rennet.

Step 3

Cover the pot and let it rest at 37º C for one hour.

Step 4

Use a knife to make vertical, horizontal and diagonal cuts.

Step 5

Let it sit, covered, another 20 minutes.

Step 6

Stir it and let it rest for another 4 hours at 37 ºC

Step 7

Strain the whey from the cheese.

Step 8

Crush the cheese to continue separating the whey from the cheese. Let it sit, covered for 5 hours.

Step 9

Cut off a small piece of the cheese and place it in a pot of boiling water. If when heated it melts in a chewy way, the cheese is ready to make mozzarella; otherwise you have to let it rest for a while longer.

Step 10

Cut the cheese into sticks.

Step 11

In a bowl, make a brine with salt and cold water, stir until it dissolves. Add the ice.

Step 12

Put the cheese sticks and cover them with water at 50º C, then water at 90ºC. Use a wooden spoon to stir the melted cheese. Stretch it around the stick, so that a cheese ball forms.

Step 13

Make small cheese balls and dip them in the brine. Let them rest in it for 30 minutes.

Tips for this recipe

Here are some useful tips to perfectly prepare Mozzarella and get the best results.

Always use fresh ingredients for the best flavor
Prepare all ingredients before starting to cook
Monitor temperature during cooking to prevent burning

Variations of this recipe

Try these delicious variations of Mozzarella to give a different touch to your preparation.

Vegetarian version: substitute meat with plant proteins like tofu or legumes
Spicy version: add chili peppers or spicy spices to taste
Healthy version: reduce oil and increase vegetables

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