Fresh Mozzarella Antipasti Recipes

FRESH MOZZARELLA

Steps:

• In a large stock pot add the water and enough kosher salt until it tastes like saltwater. Bring the water to a simmer and remove from heat.
• While waiting for water to boil, the mozzarella curd needs to be shaved with a sharp knife into thin layers and set aside in a large bowl.
• When water is ready, ladle over the shaved curd, just enough to cover. Allow curd to warm before you begin forming your mozzarella. Using a wooden spoon, stir the mixture until the curd begins to pull (you should have a string like effect). Work quickly with the curd to achieve a consistent silken texture. Hold the cheese in the bowl with wooden spoon and pour off excess water. Take the cheese in your hands and begin to fold under itself creating a round shape of desired size. Pinch between your thumb and index finger, place fresh mozzarella in a bowl of cool water, continue this process until all the fresh mozzarella is formed.

30 WAYS TO USE FRESH MOZZARELLA

Steps:

• Select your favorite recipe.
• Organize all the required ingredients.
• Prep a mozzarella dish in 30 minutes or less!

BAKED MOZZARELLA WITH TOMATO AND BASIL ANTIPASTI

Steps:

• Preheat broiler.
• Lightly brush baguette slices with olive oil.
• Broil bread for about 3 minutes; turn and sprinkle with Parmesan and dried basil; broil 1 to 2 minutes until lightly toasted; set aside.
• Reduce oven to 350 degrees F.
• In four individual oven proof dishes, layer tomato sauce, garlic, and mozzarella.
• Bake 20 minutes or until mozzarella is melted.
• Remove from oven and drizzle with oil.
• Top with fresh basil.
• Serve with toasted Parmesan baguette slices.

ANTIPASTO

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, combine bocconcini, olive oil, parsley, and red-pepper flakes. Season with salt and pepper; stir to combine. Set aside. In a medium bowl, combine roasted red peppers and garlic; set aside.
• Line a large platter with radicchio leaves. Arrange ingredients, with the exception of the breadsticks, on a platter in a decorative pattern. Serve with breadsticks.

ANTIPASTO ON A STICK

Steps:

• Thread each salami roll, mozzarella cheese, olive, tomato, artichoke heart, and basil roll onto each toothpick, respectively. Arrange toothpicks on a serving platter and drizzle olive oil over each.

TOMATO AND MOZZARELLA ANTIPASTO

Steps:

• Place cheese in bowl.
• Combine tomatoes, olives and basil with vinegar.
• Toss with cheese and pour enough oil over all just to coat.
• Grind pepper on top.
• Can be served immediately or stored, covered in refrigerator up to two days.