Homemade Mozzarella Cheese

Ingredients

• 3 L Whole milk (Preferably high-quality whole milk)
• 0.5 cup White vinegar (Can vary between 1/3 and 1/2 cup)
• Salt (To taste, to be added at the end of the process)
• Ice water (For the final thermal shock)

Steps

1. 1

   Heat the whole milk in a large pot. Heat until it is warm to the touch but does not burn your finger (approximately 45°C).

2. 2

   Turn off the heat immediately.

3. 3

   Add the white vinegar to the hot milk and let it rest for 15 minutes so the milk curdles completely.

4. 4

   Place a strainer over a deep bowl, optionally covered with a clean cloth, and pour the mixture to separate the curds from the whey.

5. 5

   Squeeze the curd very well to remove excess liquid.

6. 6

   Place the cheese mass in a microwave-safe container and season with a little salt to taste.

7. 7

   Microwave for 30 seconds.

8. 8

   Remove and knead the cheese with your hands. Repeat the process of heating for 30 seconds and kneading 3 to 4 times, until the texture is smooth and the cheese is very stretchy.

9. 9

   Shape the cheese into a ball.

10. 10

    Submerge the cheese ball in a bowl of ice water for 15 minutes to let it firm up.

Notes

It is very important not to let the milk boil; it should only be warm. If you do not have a microwave, you can heat the cheese by submerging it in hot whey (without boiling) to achieve the elasticity needed for kneading.

Nutrition per serving

• cheese
• homemade
• vegetarian
• mozzarella
• dairy
• easy
• healthy