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Fresh Mozzarella

Recipe courtesy Michael Chiarello

Prep Time:
30 min
Inactive Prep Time:
hr min
Cook Time:
hr min
Level:
Intermediate
Serves:
1 pound

Ingredients

2 gallons water
Kosher salt
1 pound fresh mozzarella curd

Instructions

In a large stock pot add the water and enough
kosher salt until it tastes like saltwater. Bring the water to a simmer and remove from heat.

While waiting for water to boil, the mozzarella curd needs to be shaved with a sharp knife into thin layers
and set aside in a large bowl.

When water is ready, ladle over the shaved curd, just enough to cover. Allow curd to warm before you begin
forming your mozzarella. Using a wooden spoon, stir the mixture until the curd begins to pull (you should have
a string like effect). Work quickly with the curd to achieve a consistent silken texture. Hold the cheese in
the bowl with wooden spoon and pour off excess water. Take the cheese in your hands and begin to fold under
itself creating a round shape of desired size. Pinch between your thumb and index finger, place fresh
mozzarella in a bowl of cool water, continue this process until all the fresh mozzarella is formed.
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