Ricotta Salata

[Bill/SFNM]

I finally found a local source of decent ricotta salata from Italy. A little market with a very good cheese selection had some imported from Italy that tasted great on a pie mixed with some other cheeses. It had no brand name on it and was clearly cut from a large piece and just wrapped in cellophane. It was firm and held up to the heat. Previously I tried some domestic ricotta and it just made a big mess.

Bill/SFNM

[scott r]

ricotta salata is my favorite salad cheese.  I have had a little trouble with it burning on pizzas because it is so dry, but I have found that burrying it under the other toppings or even under the sauce lets it work without a problem.

Bill it sounds like your salata was not as dry as what I get here in boston,  is that the case?

[Bill/SFNM]

Bill it sounds like your salata was not as dry as what I get here in boston,  is that the case?

Scott,

It was on the dry/crumbly side, but itwas grated and mixed in with mozzarella and fontina so I think that kept it from burning. I'll try some in a salad tomorrow. Thanks for the idea.

Bill/SFNM