Jacksonville – Making string cheese at home is simpler than it seems and requires just a few ingredients: shredded mozzarella, salted hot water, and optional gloves for handling hot cheese.
- Heat a pot of salted water until steaming but not boiling.
- Add shredded mozzarella to the hot water and let it melt for 1-2 minutes.
- Using a fork or slotted spoon, pull out about 3 tablespoons of melted cheese.
- Wearing gloves (recommended), stretch and fold the cheese repeatedly until it becomes glossy and elastic, about 10-15 seconds each time.
- Shape the stretched cheese into sticks by rolling or folding lengthwise with one smooth side.
- Let the sticks cool on a plate at room temperature or in the fridge before enjoying.