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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Kung Pao Paneer

Name: Kung Pao Paneer
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: ½ tsp Salt; ½ tsp Black Pepper Powder; ½ tsp Vinegar; 2 tbsp Dark Soy Sauce; 1 tbsp Corn Flour; 1 tbsp Corn Flour; 250 grams Paneer, Fried; 2 tbsp Brown Sugar; 2 tbsp Dark Soy Sauce; ¼ cup Water; 1 tsp Vinegar; 3 tbsp Oil; 3 Dry Red Chilli; 1 tbsp Ginger; 1 tbsp Garlic; ¼ cup Spring Onion (whites); ¼ cup Water; ¼ cup Roasted Peanuts; ¼ cup Spring Onion (greens)

30 min
medium
Serves 4

Prep 15 min · Cook 15 min

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5 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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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.

Good for: Party, Rainy Day

Ingredients

15 items

4 people

Salt½ tsp
Black Pepper Powder½ tsp
Vinegar1½ tsp
Dark Soy Sauce4 tbsp
Corn Flour2 tbsp
Paneer, Fried250 grams
Brown Sugar2 tbsp
Water½ cup
Oil3 tbsp
Dry Red Chilli3
Ginger1 tbsp
Garlic1 tbsp
Spring Onion (whites)¼ cup
Roasted Peanuts¼ cup
Spring Onion (greens)¼ cup

Contains: milk, groundnut, wheat, soya.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 4 people
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.
SaltBlack Pepper PowderVinegarDark Soy SauceCorn FlourCorn FlourPaneer
2
For the sauce: combine the brown sugar, soya sauce, water and vinegar in a bowl.
Brown SugarDark Soy SauceWaterVinegar
3
Heat oil and add the red chillies, chopped ginger and garlic and spring onion whites. Saute for a minute.
OilDry Red ChilliGingerGarlicSpring 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.