How to Make Mozzarella Cheese at home, microwave method.

Homemade Mozzarella Cheese: Microwave Method

In this video I use 1/2 TBS of citric acid in 1 cup of cold water, 1 1/2 TSP of salt and 1/4 of a rennet tablet in 1/4 cup cold water. Most brands of rennet will have approximate usage amounts on the label.

This is a more modern approach to a classic dish. Traditionally this cheese has been made by pouring hot salt water over the curds. The biggest problem with that method is that without a lot of experience you can burn yourself very quickly. This microwave alternative is safer although not as quick. What is important is that the cheese remain at least 140 degrees Fahrenheit. The glassy texture comes from just starting to cook the cheese curds with the microwave.




The cheese will be hot when you are working with it and you don't want to get burned, so use gloves and be careful.

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For a more traditional look at mozzarella cheese making take a look at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7vymXC0Cnxw . The chef in that video really did a great job of showing the traditional method.

This entire video was shot on a 4th generation iPod touch. I do have HD video equipment but I wanted to see if the project could be done with just the iPod.

-- Enjoy

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[Limejoker224]

 /sigh at all the people scared of microwaves

[palmandre09]

Why would you make sure that the water had no Chlorine and then zap it with microwaves???? Not going to use this method!  Sorry!!

[carolj561]

Thank you for your video! What kind of milk did you use? Where I live, we have no dairies! I use ultra pasteurized , and it didnt turn out! HELP!!!!

[celebsrule7JB]

. . .tbh, if i was in your position, i would get that cheese and stuff it ALL in my mouth. . . Im so hungry :(

[dramey03]

great video, too bad you dont have more

[alexhortdog95]

I have to say....this is the best tutorial I have seen since I've been trying to learn how to do this.

[Moharani21]

instead of citric acid can i use white vinegar?

[mrschristinemocek]

Why use rennet? When you put the cheese in the microwave it kills all the enzymes you just added....

[otroperoloco]

Can i use milk bought out of the grocery?

Can i substitute the rennet and citric acid for just plain vinegar?

[shahsaab03]

i tried this but my curdles are too soft and when i pour the whey out they all just melt and mix back in with water any idea why? also i used a very fine cloth and got the cheese out but it comes out like cream cheese instead of mozzarella plz help