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Buffalo Mozzarella
Paestum isn´t only known for its Greek and Roman ruins. Since the 12th century, the area is producing some of the best mozzarella, produced from the milk of buffalos. Locals started to cultivate the big animals and local farms and dairies produce what will end up on pizzas, in salads or elsewhere in the Italian cuisine.
The word mozzarella comes from “mozzo”, which means cut or chopped off.
Mozzarella is a typical fresh cheese made from buffalo`s full-cream milk. It has a round shape, a porcelain white color and a slightly elastic consistency in the first 8 to 10 hours. Mozzarella is only called the cheese weighing 200 to 600gr, all weighing less is a “bocconcino” (little bite).
The transformation of buffalo’s milk into mozzarella has always preserved its original characteristics. Producers can be found in Paestum and you can buy small cheeses and try them on the spot. A nice change of taste is the “mozzarella affumicata” or smoked mozzarella. While there, have a little tour through the dairy, the people are happy to show you how mozzarella is made.
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Posted by backpackernews on 2008-08-04 07:25:12 | Rating: | Views: 13
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