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This is a really easy thing to try at home, and needs no special ingredients or equipment. Read on to learn how to make curds and whey.
Ingredients
- 2 cups of milk
- 4 teaspoons vinegar
- You can also use 4 teaspoons of lemon juice, or as a nice alternative, orange juice, which will make a slightly sweeter curd for use in home made cheesecakes. If the curds don't seem to be forming, add an extra teaspoon or two of your chosen citrus juice.
Steps
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Place two cups of milk in the saucepan. Slowly bring the milk to the boil, while stirring constantly. It is very important to constantly stir the milk or it will burn. -
Turn off the heat once the milk is boiling. Leave the saucepan on the heat source to cool slowly.Advertisement -
Add 4 teaspoons of vinegar or citrus fruit juice to the boiling milk. At this point, the milk should cuddle and turn into curds and whey. Scoop out the curds and store separately. Use as required. -
Finished.
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QuestionCan I use skim milk with this recipe?
Community AnswerYes; this is not about the fat content of the milk, it is about the milk solids. -
QuestionCan I eat curds and whey?
Community AnswerYes, you can. It's pure and natural without artificial flavors or additives. -
QuestionIf I put the vinegar in before heating the milk, will it make curds?
Sameer PawarCommunity AnswerYou have to heat the milk to a sufficient temperature before adding the vinegar.
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Things You'll Need
- Saucepan
- Stove (electrical or gas)
- Spoon
- Cup
- Teaspoon
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To make curds and whey, start by bringing 2 cups of milk to a boil while stirring it continuously. Then, turn off the heat once the milk starts to boil and add 4 teaspoons of vinegar or citrus juice. Once the milk starts to curdle, scoop out the curds with a spoon and then store the curds and whey separately. For tips on why you should constantly stir the milk while it's boiling, read on!
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