Fresh mozzarella
A soft, milky white cheese sold in brine or vacuum-sealed. Doesn't need cooking. Just a little warmth softens it beautifully into pasta or pizza.
Used for
- pasta
- pizza
- caprese salad
- grilled sandwiches
In the kitchen
- Tear.
- Slice.
Picking it at the store
- Should smell clean and faintly milky, not sour.
- Use within 1–2 days of opening; store leftovers submerged in the brine.
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