Mom's mizithra

Source : Boil The Milk In A Pot When It Reaches The Boiling Point It Starts To Rise Spray It Quickly With The Vinegar Turn Off The Heat Right Away And In 3 Minut...

PreTime
more Minutes
CookTime
a few Minutes
Yield
Some Servings

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at : June 2, 2026

Step:

  1. Boil the milk in a pot.

    Mom's mizithra recipe step 1 photo
  2. When it reaches the boiling point it starts to rise.

    Mom's mizithra recipe step 2 photo
  3. Spray it quickly with the vinegar.

    Mom's mizithra recipe step 3 photo
  4. Turn off the heat right away and in 3 minutes remove from heat. Let the milk curdle thoroughly for about 5 minutes so that it separates into solid and liquid.

    Mom's mizithra recipe step 4 photo
  5. Place it in a pot that you have lined with the cheesecloth.

    Mom's mizithra recipe step 5 photo
  6. Tie the four ends of the cheesecloth together.

    Mom's mizithra recipe step 6 photo
  7. Allow it to drain its liquids for 1 - 1 1/2 hours giving it a round flat shape (see photograph).

    Mom's mizithra recipe step 7 photo
  8. Remove the cheesecloth and coat the mizithra with coarse salt.Set it aside to dry covered with a mosquito net at room temperature for 1-2 days turning it upside down every now and then.It is ready to grate on pasta, etc.Store in the fridge until you use it again.

    Mom's mizithra recipe step 8 photo

Ingredients

  1. 2 l fresh milk or full fat pausterized milk
  2. vinegar (about 1 cup)
  3. coarse salt for coating
  4. 1 cheesecloth

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