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Vegan mozzarella cheese slices on a cheese board next cherry tomatoes, olive oil, and balsamic glaze.

Vegan Mozzarella

5 from 1 vote
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Chill Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
Serving Size: 16 slices
Author Puja Verma
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DESCRIPTION

This vegan mozzarella is easy to make with just a few simple ingredients. Extra-firm tofu and soy milk create a rich and creamy base, while nutritional yeast imparts that classic cheesy flavor we all love. The texture is incredibly smooth and meltable, making it an excellent substitute in any dish you’d normally use traditional mozzarella in. It’s much friendlier on the wallet than any store-bought option but tastes just as delicious!

INGREDIENTS
  

  • ½ cup extra firm tofu crumbled
  • 2 cups soy milk unsweetened
  • 2 teaspoon nutritional yeast
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoon salt
  • 4 tablespoon tapioca starch
  • 2 ½ tablespoon agar agar powder
  • ¼-½ teaspoon coconut oil (refined) to coat

METHOD
 

  • Place all ingredients into a high speed blender, and blend till everything is combined into a smooth creamy mixture.
  • Transfer the creamy mixture into the sauce pan over medium heat. Stir for 4-5 minutes or until the mixture starts thicken. Once the mixture starts to get gooey like cheese, then remove from heat.
  • Coat oil along the side of a jar or glass. Transfer the gooey mixture it to the coated glass, and then refrigerate for 2-4 hours to firm it up.
  • Turn the glass upside down and jiggle it till the cheese slides out.
  • Slice up the cheese and serve it as you prefer. You can use it on Caprese salad or melt it on your vegan pizza.

NOTES

  • Taste Before Cooking: Adjust the seasoning in the blended mixture before cooking. It will be too hard to season it once it’s done.
  • Stir Continuously: While cooking, remember to stir the cheese mixture constantly. This prevents it from sticking to the pan and promotes even thickening.
  • Cook Until Gooey: The mixture should be stretchy and gooey before you remove it from the heat. This texture is essential for a good meltable vegan mozzarella cheese!
  • Adjust the Agar Agar: If you prefer a firmer or softer cheese, you can slightly adjust the amount of agar agar you add. This allows you to customize the texture to your liking.

NUTRITION

Calories: 22kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 238mg | Potassium: 61mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 116IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 0.3mg
Course: All, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: All, American, Italian
Keyword: vegan mozzarella, vegan mozzarella cheese
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