The Art of Pulling Fresh Mozzarella (Cat Cora) Recipe

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The Art of Pulling Fresh Mozzarella (Cat Cora)
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Ingredients:

  • 4 quarts fresh water
  • 1 cup salt
  • saline , recipe follows

Directions:

  1. In a 4 quart pot bring 2 quarts water to a boil. Pour in the salt and let dissolve. Slice the curd as thinly as possible and place in a large mixing bowl. Pour the hot water over the curd until it reaches about 1-inch over the curd.
  2. With a wooden spoon, begin moving the curd around until it begins to melt. Pour off the hot water and begin lifting the curd and pulling it gently to remove any fibers or bumps. Once the curd is smooth, begin shaping it into balls. Place the balls in the saline for 5 minutes. After 5 minutes remove the curd and place in 2 quarts of fresh water. Serve immediately. Keep at room temperature until finished using. Refrigerate the rest. Last up to 1 week.
  3. Saline:
  4. 2 quarts water
  5. 1 pound salt
  6. In a 4 quart pot, bring the water to a boil with the salt. When the salt is dissolved, cool the water down to use. Do not place the cheese into the hot saline.
  7. Professional Recipe: This recipe was provided by a chef, restaurant or culinary professional and makes a large quantity. The Food Network Kitchens chefs have not tested this recipe in the proportions indicated and therefore cannot make any representation as to the results.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 63.94 Kcal (268 kJ)
Calories from fat 0 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 8.16mg 3%
Sodium 11661.86mg 486%
Potassium 50.41mg 1%
Total Carbs 1.81g 1%
Sugars 0.45g 2%
Dietary Fiber 0.91g 4%
Protein 14.51g 29%
Calcium 480.7mg 48%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 14.11 Kcal (59 kJ)
Calories from fat 0 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 1.8mg 3%
Sodium 2573.85mg 486%
Potassium 11.13mg 1%
Total Carbs 0.4g 1%
Sugars 0.1g 2%
Dietary Fiber 0.2g 4%
Protein 3.2g 29%
Calcium 106.1mg 48%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 1.1
    Points
  • 1
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low calorie,
  • fat free,
  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free,
  • sugar free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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