Mozzarella

mozzarella

Flavor and role

A soft, stretchy cheese. Fresh mozzarella is moist and milky; low-moisture (pizza) mozzarella melts well and is less watery.

Typical dishes and uses

Lasagna soup, pizza, caprese, cheese tteokbokki

Substitutes

Replace pizza mozzarella with Monterey Jack 1:1, fresh mozzarella with burrata.

Storage

Fresh mozzarella keeps 3-5 days refrigerated in its liquid; pizza mozzarella keeps 2-3 weeks refrigerated or 3 months frozen.

Main countries

Italy · United States

Used in this book

Lasagna SoupAranciniCachapasChicken ParmaEscondidinho de Carne SecaAdjarian KhachapuriKumpir (Turkish Loaded Baked Potato)Margherita PizzaPuerto Rican PastelónSalvadoran Pupusas (Bean and Cheese)Cheese QuesadillasAjí de Gallina Pull-Apart Cheese SlidersAjiaco Loaded Smashed PotatoesPizza Aloo Paratha with Mozzarella and Tomato-Chilli Dip (Indian × Italian)Amatriciana Jam Grilled CheeseArancini al Ragù (Sicilian Cones)Japanese Curry Arancini with Tonkatsu SauceArancini Waffles with Marinara DipMolten Cheese Arepa Bites with GuasacacaSweet Plantain Canoas with Gandules Rice and Melted CheeseArroz con Pollo Stuffed Peppers with Melted CheeseAsopao Cheese-Stuffed PeppersMasak Merah Chicken Parmigiana (Malaysian × Italian)Ayam Geprek Mozzarella Rice BowlKimchi Butter Grilled CheeseGochujang Butter Kimchi Bai Cha with a Cheese Crust (Cambodian × Korean)Cheese-Stuffed Bakso Bakar SkewersBandeja Paisa Loaded Fries with Avocado CremaBourguignon Dip MeltCheesy Mung Bean Kimchi BallsShort Rib and Shank Quesabirria TacosBobó Shrimp Escondidinho GratinBolognese Cheese-Pull ToastieKimchi-Cheese Bourekas with Gochujang-Honey Glaze (Israeli × Korean)Kimchi Tuna Mayo BrikOven-Crisp Brik Cigars with Tuna, Cheese and Harissa MayoBruschetta Pull-Apart Cheese BreadBudae Fried Rice Cheese GratinBulgogi Cream Cheese DoriaLemongrass Pork Bánh Tráng Nướng (Rice Paper Pizza)Cheesy Keema Mini Bunny RollsBurmese Chicken Curry Doria (Burmese × Japanese)Butter Chicken Cheese ToastFresh-Cob Cachapa with Cochino FritoCachapa Okonomiyaki (Venezuelan × Japanese)Cachapa Pancake Stack with Honey Butter and Cheese CrustGuava, Ham and Cheese Cachito TwistsKimchi Bulgogi Breakfast BurritoLoaded Cheesy Hash Foil PacketsSkillet Bannock Pizza Margherita (Italian-style)Kimchi Bulgogi Campfire NachosCarbonara Yolk ToastCrispy Causa Bites with Ají Amarillo MayoChakhokhbili Herb Orzo Bake with Melted MozzarellaChana Masala Cheese ToastieChapli Kebab Flatbread Pizza with Mint YogurtCrispy Rice-Paper Char Siu Cheese DumplingsGochujang Cheese Fondue with Rice Cakes, Sausages and Sweet Potato (Korean x Swiss)Sheet-Pan Chicken Cacciatore Gnocchi with MozzarellaKarahi Chicken Cheese Naan MeltParmesan-Panko Chicken Parma with Slow-Simmered Napoli and ProsciuttoGochujang Kimchi Chicken Parma (Korean × Australian)Chicken Parma Sliders with Garlic ButterChicken Tikka Masala QuesadillasChicken Tikka Masala Cheesy Baked RiceKimchi-Gochujang Chilaquiles with Melted MozzarellaChili Mac and Cheese BakeChili crab cheese toastChow Mein Noodle Nest Egg CupsCompleto Loaded Jacket PotatoesGochujang chicken and mozzarella coxinha (Korean dakgalbi style)Bulgogi Croque MonsieurCroqueta Skillet DipCrispy Cumin Lamb Rice-Paper Dumplings with Chilli YogurtCurry Goat Birria-Style Tacos (Jamaican × Mexican)Currywurst Melt ToastieDakgalbi Cheese QuesadillasDakgalbi Sweet Potato Cheese GratinKimchi Cheese Dan Bing with Gochujang Mayo (Taiwanese × Korean)Döner Pizza (Turkish × Italian)Crispy Döner Cheese Toastie with Garlic-Dill Yogurt DipEfo Riro Cheese Toastie with Smoked FishKimchi Pork and Cheese EmpanadasButter Chicken EnchiladasCaramelised Onion Carne Seca Escondidinho with Coalho CrustKeema Escondidinho with Cassava Mash (Brazilian × Indian)Crispy Cassava Escondidinho CupsGochujang Chicken Cheese Feteer (Egyptian × Korean)Francesinha Poutine (Portuguese × Québécois)French Onion Grilled Cheese with Dipping SoupGalbi-jjim Grilled Cheese with Dipping JusGamjatang Potato Gratin with Perilla CreamKimchi Cheese Stuffed Naan with Gochujang Garlic ButterGarlic Naan Pull-Apart BreadGazpacho Granita Tomato & Burrata SaladItalian Tomato-Mozzarella Gyeran-jjimKimchi Cheese GyozaKimchi Cheese GyudonHayashi Cheese Pot PieCheesy Unrolled Holubtsi SkilletKimchi Cheese Egg Hoppers with Gochujang MayoBread Hotteok with Vanilla Ice Creamİmam Bayıldı Parmigiana (Turkish x Italian)İskender Sigara BörekJambalaya Arancini with Cajun RémouladeBaked Cheese Curry with a Runny Egg (Yaki Curry)Jareesh Mozzarella Croquettes with Sumac Tahini DipBaked Dumpling Cups with Chili-Crisp MayoJjajang Cheese Rice GratinMala Cheese Jjimdak (Sichuan × Korean)Jjimdak Cheese Skillet Fried RiceCheesy Jollof Stuffed PeppersKabsa Arancini with Daqqus DipKarnıyarık Flatbread Pizza with Garlic Yogurt DrizzleChicken Katsu Parmigiana DonCold-Fermented Three-Cheese Adjarian KhachapuriChorizo-Jalapeño Khachapuri (Georgian x Mexican)Khachapuri Baguette BoatsKimchi Cheese OmuriceMozzarella Kimchi Fried Rice CroquettesKimchi Jeon Pizza with Pepperoni and Hot HoneyKimchi Jjigae Cheesy Crispy Fried RiceKopytka Tteokbokki (Polish × Korean)Crispy Koshari Bites with Daqqa Tomato DipSchabowy Zapiekanka (Polish Street-Food Baguette Melt)Kimchi Cheese Kottu with Pork Belly (Sri Lankan × Korean)Sucuk Kumpir with Homemade Russian SaladKimchi Bulgogi Kumpir (Turkish × Korean)Mini Kumpir Party BitesGarlic Pork Kuy Teav Toastie with Lime-Pepper Dipping BrothLagman Cheese Noodle BakeRed Wine Ragù Lasagna Soup with Lemon Basil RicottaGochujang Rosé Lasagna SoupBubbling Lasagna Dip with Garlic BaguetteKimchi Bulgogi LasagnaCrispy Lasagna CupsLocro Pot Pies with a Puff-Pastry LidLu Rou Cheese Rice GratinMac and Cheese Grilled CheeseMalawach Margherita PizzaKimchi Cheese Manakish with Za'atar Crust and Gochujang HoneyZa'atar Cheese Swirl Buns with Honey DrizzleMapo Cheese Rice Gratin24-Hour Neapolitan-Style MargheritaGochujang & Perilla Margherita Pan PizzaMargherita Pull-Apart Pizza RollsMarry Me Chicken Baguette MeltSchezwan Cheese DosaMee Goreng Cheese Spring Rolls with Sweet Chili Lime DipMenemen Egg BoatsMentaiko Mayo Cheese Pasta GratinMilanesa a la NapolitanaMexican-Style Torta de MilanesaBulgogi Cheese PieMince and Cheese Pie ToastieCheese-Stuffed Mofongo Bites with Mayo-KetchupMoussaka Doria (Japanese Rice Gratin)Miso Eggplant Parmigiana (Japanese × Italian)Miso Eggplant Cheese ToastNigerian Fried Rice Arancini with Scotch Bonnet MayoPizza-man Steamed Buns (Japanese × Italian)Pork Kimchi Cheese Okonomiyaki with Gochujang MayoCheesy Dakgalbi OyakodonPabellón Sweet Plantain Boats with Melted CheeseKra Pao Cheese ToastieCrispy Chorizo Paella BitesPalak Paneer Cheese Melt ToastPaneer Tikka Loaded Fries with Mint Chutney MayoPão de Queijo Waffle with Egg, Avocado and Chili HoneyParippu Cheese Rice GratinBulgogi Pastelón (Puerto Rican × Korean)Pastelón Melt ToastPatacón Smash Sandwich with Garlic Chicken and Pink SaucePav Bhaji Cheese QuesadillasPav Bhaji Cheesy Pull-Apart BunsCheesy Lazy Pelmeni Pinwheel SkilletPicanha Cheese Steak Sandwich with Green MayoKimchi Cheese Potsticker PierogiPirozhki Toast Pockets with Garlic-Dill Sour CreamPisto Doria (Japanese Rice Gratin)Crispy Plov Rice Balls with CheesePoutine Grilled Cheese with Gravy DipPupusas Revueltas with Homemade ChicharrónSpanakopita Pupusas with Lemon-Dill CurtidoCheesy Pupusa Egg-in-a-HoleHandmade Corn Tortilla Mushroom Quesadillas with Charred SalsaKimchi Bacon Quesadillas with Gochujang CremaKimchi Bacon QuicheKimchi Bacon Rakott Krumpli with Gochujang Sour Cream (Hungarian × Korean)Ratatouille Cheese Melt ToastKimchi Bulgogi Cheese Murtabak (Korean × Malaysian)Saleeg Chicken Doria (Saudi × Japanese yōshoku)Saltimbocca Chicken Panino with Lemon-Sage MayoPizza SamosasKimchi Gochujang ShakshukaShawarma Loaded FriesSolyanka Melt Toast with Lemon-Dill Sour CreamSopaipilla Montanara (Chilean × Neapolitan)Spaghetti Assassina Pizza with Melted MozzarellaHot Spanakopita Dip with Sesame Phyllo CrispsSri Lankan Curry Chicken Cheese Toastie with Pol SambolStroganoff-Loaded Baked PotatoesGochujang-Butter Sujebi BitesSukiyaki Egg & Cheese ToastSundubu Cheese Rice GratinItalian Octopus, Mozzarella and Basil TakoyakiBaked Takoyaki Cheese MuffinsCaprese TamagoyakiBulgogi Beef and Cheese Tamales (Korean x Mexican)Tandoori Chicken Tray Pizza with Mint Raita DrizzleThieb Arancini with Rof Fish and Tamarind-Chilli MayoTonkatsu ParmigianaTteokguk Cream GratinTwice-Cooked Pork Cheese ToastieKimchi Cheese YakisobaChicken Yassa FlatbreadCheese-Stuffed Yuca Croquettes with Salsa Roja DipOkonomiyaki Zucchini Slice (Japanese × Australian)

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