The COVID-19 pandemic brought with it health consciousness for a good reason. From avoiding packaged food to checking nutritional facts even before buying the simplest of things, a majority of the population developed some vital healthy habits. one of these habits was substituting packaged food with homemade ones. From complicated dishes like pizzas to simple and basic ingredients like sauces and condiments, numerous foods are being made at home to save a lot of money and adulterants.
When the pandemic hit the country, foodies like us couldn’t fathom their lives without outside food. Personally speaking, it took me a month to adjust to the simple homemade food. After that, I started experimenting and cooking my favourite dishes at home with whatever was available in the pantry. One of my very first attempts was to make pizza at home. From the base to the cheese, it took me a few attempts to master the art of making the Italian classic. You can check out this article for tips to make the perfect pizza base. Below are some tips and tricks you can follow to make the perfect mozzarella cheese at home. Try them out and let us know how it turns out.
1. Make sure you use full cream milk. Homogenized or pasteurized milk will not give perfect results.
2. Heat the milk till it's lukewarm before adding the vinegar.
3. Do not over stir the milk as it might break the curd formed.
4. Cover and rest the curdled milk for 20 minutes till the whey and the curd are separated.
5. Make sure you heat the water to the right temperature and not boil the water before adding the squeezed curd.
6. Soak and rest the cheese in cold water for 2-3 minutes to help it set completely.
We hope these tips will help you get a perfectly smooth mozzarella cheese at home. You can cut it into cubes, grate or slice the cheese for further use.
