How to cook roasted mozzarella?

Italian mozzarella cheese is very popular. It is used both fresh and actively used in the process of cooking. Thanks to its soft texture, the dishes are juicy and unusual in taste for the unsophisticated domestic consumer.Especially favorite snack of many lovers of processed cheese is roasted mozzarella.

The first mentions of Mozzarella cheese (from the Italian "mozzare" - "cut") were found in a cookbook dated to 1570. It is believed that the birthplace of this product is the Campania region in Italy. Currently, it is one of the most popular types of cheese, which is to the taste of residents of many countries.

Traditional Mozzarella varieties are made using black buffalo milk. However, for industrial purposes, manufacturers often mix their milk with cow milk. The latter contains casein, which disrupts the absorption of Mozzarella nutrients, so these varieties are valued less.

Preparation of the product takes place in several stages.

• Preparing milk and adding to it a thermophilic starter and rennet. To give the milk mixture the necessary texture, the mixture is heated, stirring constantly.
• Infusion of future cheese in whey up to 8 hours, so that it becomes softer and more tender.
• Separating cheese from whey and kneading to make the mass more homogeneous.
• Formation of individual ready-made pieces by cutting and lowering them in cold salty water.

Cheese has the following BJU:

• 22 g of proteins;
• 22 g of fat;
• 2 g of carbohydrates.

Its caloric content is 280 kcal. It should be borne in mind that this is a fairly fat product. It is not recommended to eat for people who have high cholesterol or who want to lose weight.

Traditional cheese made from buffalo milk is especially popular among those for whom casein, which is part of cow's milk, is a causative agent allergen.

Cooking fried mozzarella is a fairly simple process that does not take much time. This is a great snack option when guests turn up suddenly.

The classic recipe includes the following ingredients:

• Mozzarella cheese - 250 g;
• chicken egg - 2 pcs .;
• breadcrumbs - to taste;
• greens - to taste;
• wheat flour - 150 g;
• olive oil - 1 tbsp. l

The algorithm for making cheese in breading is simple.

• If a whole piece of mozzarella is used for cooking, then the cheese should be cut into small portions and roll them in flour. If you use cheese in the form of balls, then this stage can be skipped.
• In a bowl, mix the eggs and greens, beat well. Dip all the pieces of cheese in the mixture, and then roll in breadcrumbs.
• Pour the oil on the pre-heated pan and place the pieces on it. Fry on all sides until golden brown.

There is also a simplified cooking option for which you will need:

• Mozzarella - 300 g;
• corn flour - 300 g;
• milk - 2 tbsp. l .;
• ground pepper - to taste;
• salt - to taste;
• vegetable oil - 2 tbsp. l

Preparation includes several steps.

• Cut a whole piece of Mozzarella into large pieces up to 2 cm wide to make small tortillas.
• In a bowl, beat the eggs, milk. Add salt and pepper to them. Soak the cooked cheese in the mixture.
• Roll the pieces in flour. It is important that the flour lay tight, otherwise the cheese will melt outside the boundaries of such breading, and the future flat cakes will lose their appearance.
• Put mozzarella on a heated and oiled frying pan and fry until golden brown on both sides. You can also cook it on a homemade grill.
• The finished dish can be served on the table as an independent appetizer, a main dish or as a supplement to the side dish. Balls and cheese cakes can be decorated with greens, season with sour cream sauce.

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