Fresh Mozzarella
Photo: flickr user alex.lines
Ingredients
Preparation
1
Combine water in a large shallow pan with the salt.
2
Carefully place curd in water; bring to a moderate heat.
3
With your hands in the pot of cooking water, massage curd until soft, shiny, and very elastic. (approx 20 minutes)
4
MOVE QUICKLY: remove 1 at a time from heat, spread on to plastic wrap about 1/4 - 1/2" thick.
5
Spread thinly with pesto, roll up the long side, into a pinwheel. wrap plastic on the outside tie off the ends.
6
Return to water for 2-3 minutes, shock in ice cold water and refrigerate.
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About
Slice in 1/2" round slices and place around a bed of greens or use as an appetizer... Very tasty!
Yield:
15.0 servings
Added:
Friday, December 10, 2010 - 1:02am