Buffalo Mozzarella

In Italy they have the most amazing mozzarella which they call Mozzarella di Bufala Campana. No, its not made in Buffalo NY, its made from a kind of buffalo they have in the region.

The times I had it it was wonderful. It has a very high moisture content such that when you touched it with your fork to cut it, juice would come out -- and after the pressure is let up, it would get reabsorbed. I know, eating a sponge doesn't sound so good, but the texture is quite nice and the flavor is much better than cow's milk mozzarella, definitely a little saltier at least. You'd expect as much since it comes in a bag with lots of liquid when you buy it.

The two classic dishes are:
1) With tomatoes, basil leaves, balsamic vinegar (and olive oil)
2) With prosciutto

Both are easy to make when you have a date over to your house.

My friend John used some pesto instead of the basil leaves and that was a great variation.