Mozzarella
Mozzarella cheese
Language note: Mozzarella di Bufala is a famous variety made from buffalo milk.
Culture note: Commonly used on pizza, it's also enjoyed fresh in salads.
Context: To go with the Caprese salad, Maria makes sure she has this soft cheese on hand.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Mozzarella
[moht-sah-REL-lah]
Mozzarella
A traditionally southern Italian cheese made from Italian buffalo's milk by the pasta filata method.
La mozzarella è essenziale sulla pizza.
Mozzarella is essential on pizza.
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