cheese
Cheese is available in most Arab homes, and most families buy them in the spring and store them in quantities sufficient for the whole family for the year. Since the Arab housewife loves production and likes to provide her family with clean, safe food, she always tries to try different foods at home. To make cheese not at home, and you will find that the method is not difficult and will ensure access to clean and healthy cheese.
Mozzarella cheese
the ingredients
- Approximately eight liters of water
- About half a kilogram of fresh mozzarella milk (cazine milk).
- A cup of roasted garlic.
- A cup of finely chopped basil.
- salt.
How to prepare
- Put the water in a large bowl, add salt to it to get salt water, then heat it to a temperature of up to 120 to 130 degrees.
- Place a filter in the water, then break the milk that is clotted in the filter into the water.
- Move the mixture with a wooden spoon until the milk is tight.
- Move the cheese to become cohesive, using a spoon or hand, taking into account not to exaggerate stirring, and in the case of hardening of cheese, it is returned to water and pull it again.
- Dip the cheese in cold water, then store the cheese, either with salted water, or by wrapping it with a plastic bag.
- Add a certain flavor to the cheese, which is added when you pull the cheese, by rubbing the hands with the dough, or by kneading the dough with herbs.
Cheese storage
It is recommended to follow the correct way to store the cheese; it should be kept in a cool place, away from moisture that can promote the growth of the mold, and it is recommended to pack it with a moisture-proof cover and place it in the back of the refrigerator, which is usually the coldest part. Soft cheese has a short shelf life of up to a few days in some types, such as ricotta cheese, while hard cheese can last up to about six months, But the presence of mold on one of its types, such as cheddar cheese, does not affect the safety of its handling after the mold layer has been removed; because the mold can not penetrate into it, contrary to the Soft cheeses, slices, cut, or skimmed cheese, which require complete disposal when the mold appears, as its filaments are spread throughout the cheese. Moreover, it promotes the growth of harmful bacteria such as Listeria and Escherichia coli, Escherichi a coli, and salmonella bacteria in addition to brucella.
Benefits of eating cheese
Eating cheese offers many benefits to your body's health.
The possibility of promoting bone health:
In addition to protecting them from osteoporosis, as cheese contains many nutrients that contribute to strengthening the bones of children and adolescents, including calcium, zinc, protein, magnesium, and vitamin A. On the contrary, some scientifically undocumented theories Suggest that eating dairy products in general increases the concentration of acids in the body, which weakens bones.
Helping to raise the level of beneficial bacteria in the intestines:
Cheese is one of the fermented foods, so it helps to strengthen the bacteria. On the other hand, a small study published in 2015 showed that this contributes positively to improving cholesterol levels in the blood.
Promote dental health:
This is because it contains the calcium element necessary for the growth of teeth, in addition to its ability to protect it from decay by raising the degree of acidity of the plaque layer of teeth, according to one study.
Helping to lose weight:
As it contributes to the recovery of calcium deficiency suffered by people who are obese, making cheese an essential element in their diet to lose weight.
Reduce blood pressure:
The research indicates that the calcium found in cheese helps to reduce blood pressure. It is also important to choose low fat and sodium cheeses. There are low fat types but they contain extra sodium. It is also recommended to avoid completely fat-free types; they are subject to intensive processing.
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