Fresh Mozzarella Balls Recipe

Fresh Mozzarella Balls Recipe

Recipe provided by Debi Mazar and Gabriele Corcos

Watch the video tutorial to see how to prepare this dish. Dive into the art of homemade cheese with this simple, rewarding recipe that transforms fresh curds into creamy Fresh Mozzarella Balls right in your kitchen!

Difficulty Level: Intermediate

Yield: Approximately 1 pound of mozzarella

Nutritional Information per Serving (serving size: 1 out of 4): Calories 111, Total Fat 5 g, Saturated Fat 2 g, Carbohydrates 4 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugars 3 g, Protein 13 g, Cholesterol 19 mg, Sodium 815 mg

Total Time: 11 minutes

Preparation Time: 10 minutes

Cooking Time: 1 minute

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons kosher salt
• 4 cups water
• 1 pound fresh mozzarella cheese curds

Cooking Instructions

1. Dissolve 2 tablespoons of kosher salt into 4 cups of water heated to a simmer.
2. Chop the fresh mozzarella curds into pieces and place them into a large bowl. Pour the salted warm water over the chopped curds.
3. Using two wooden spoons, press and push the cheese curds together to form a single ball. Gently move this ball within the water for about one minute until it becomes soft and stretchy.
4. Wearing thick dishwashing gloves for protection, take the curd ball from the water and stretch it into a long strip. Then fold the strip back onto itself. Avoid overworking the cheese to prevent toughness.
5. Pinch portions off the stretched cheese to form individual balls, tucking the ends under each ball for a smooth finish.
6. Place the formed mozzarella balls into a bowl of cool water to set.
7. Store the mozzarella balls submerged in the salted water used earlier to keep them moist and flavorful.

*Fresh mozzarella curds are available at specialty cheese shops or can be ordered online.