Slice <quantity>3<unit>lb</unit></quantity> of mozzarella curd into planks

Press the planks through a wire rack into a bowl

Add <quantity>3<unit>tbsp</unit></quantity> of salt

Wear 4 to 5 rubber gloves on each hand to protect your hands from the heat. Prepare an ice bath to cool your hands when necessary

Bring <quantity>7<unit>l</unit></quantity> of water to a boil

Pour the boiling water over the mozzarella curd and mix by hand

Let it sit for 4m

Pour off the excess hot water

Gently fold the melted curd over itself like a dough until it is smooth and slightly firm

Fold the curd in on itself to make balls. Separate the balls by pinching them and place them in ice water

Wrap each ball in cling film. The fresh mozzarella is ready

Say cheeeese!