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Paneer

A fresh cheese made by curdling hot milk with acid, then pressing the curds. There is no rennet and no ageing, so the cheese stays mild and holds its shape when fried.

Origin

The everyday fresh cheese of the Indian subcontinent.

Flavour

Milky and mild.

How to use it

Cube and fry it, or crumble it. It does not melt into strings.

Storage

Refrigerate in water for a few days, or freeze.

Recipes using it

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