Kung Pao Paneer
Veg · Snacks & Starters
Good for: Party, Rainy Day
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Kung pao paneer: marinated paneer in dark soy, brown sugar and vinegar sauce with red chillies, garlic and peanuts. Medium-spicy, serves 4, 30 min, video.
Ingredients
15 itemsSalt0.50 tsp
Vinegar1.5 tsp
Corn Flour2 tbsp
Dark Soy Sauce4 tbsp
Water½ cup
Dry Red Chilli3
Garlic1 tbsp
Roasted Peanuts¼ cup
Paneer, Fried250 grams
Black Pepper Powder0.50 tsp
Brown Sugar2 tbsp
Sunflower Oil3 tbsp
Ginger1 tbsp
Spring Onion (whites)¼ cup
Spring Onion (greens)¼ cup
Contains: milk, groundnut, wheat, soya.
Nutrition
One serving, and the whole batch of 4. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.
| Nutrient | Per serving | All 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 390kcal | 1560kcal |
| Protein | 15g | 59g |
| Carbohydrate | 19g | 74g |
| Fat | 29g | 117g |
| Fibre | 2.3g | 9.2g |
| Sugar | 9.4g | 38g |
Cookd masalas for paneer
Method
- 1
Combine the ingredients for the marination and add the paneer in it. Set aside until the sauce is ready.
SaltVinegarCorn FlourCorn FlourPaneerBlack Pepper PowderDark Soy Sauce
- 2
For the sauce: combine the brown sugar, soya sauce, water and vinegar in a bowl.
Dark Soy SauceWaterBrown SugarVinegar
- 3
Heat oil and add the red chillies, chopped ginger and garlic and spring onion whites. Saute for a minute.
Dry Red ChilliGarlicSunflower OilGingerSpring Onion (whites)
- 4
Add the prepared sauce mixture. Boil until reduced and add ½ Cup of water.
Water
- 5
Once it has boiled add the paneer and reduce the sauce to a coating consistency and add the roasted peanuts and spring onion greens.
Roasted PeanutsSpring Onion (greens)
Before you start
- How long does Kung Pao Paneer take?
- 30 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking.
- How many people does Kung Pao Paneer serve?
- 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
- Is Kung Pao Paneer vegetarian?
- Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
- Is Kung Pao Paneer spicy?
- It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
- What do I need to make Kung Pao Paneer?
- 250 grams Paneer, ¼ cup Roasted Peanuts, 3 Dry Red Chilli, 2 tbsp Dark Soy Sauce, ¼ cup Spring Onion (whites), ¼ cup Spring Onion (greens), and a few more listed on this page.
- Do I need a pressure cooker for Kung Pao Paneer?
- No, it is cooked in an open pot.
- How many calories are in Kung Pao Paneer?
- About 390 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.
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