Homemade Paneer
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Homemade Paneer is a crumbly, milky cheese with a pleasant mild flavor. Learn how to make this South Asian fresh cheese with my easy recipe!
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Ingredients
- 12 cups whole milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 6 tablespoons lemon juice , you may need 1-2 more tablespoons
- 2 pieced Cheesecloth
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Instructions
- To a large strainer add your two pieces of cheesecloth and put it in your sink sitting inside of a much larger heat proof bowl (we will be straining out the whey).
- In a large pot add the milk and salt on medium heat.
- Bring it to a boil stirring frequently.
- Add the 1/4 cup lemon juice and keep stirring, then turn the heat to medium low.
- Keep stirring until the milk breaks apart into chunks and a slightly greyish liquid (this is the whey).
- If the milk isn't breaking into chunks add additional lemon 1 tablespoon at a time.
- Remove from the heat.
- Gently pour the mixture through your strainer.
- The whey will be strained out of the strainer into the bigger bowl/pot.
- Let the whey cool and put it into a jar for later use.
- Turn on the sink and gently rinse off the milk curds (this will get rid of the lemon flavor on the curds.
- Bring the edges of the cheesecloth together and squeeze the curds into a ball shape.
- Using kitchen twine, tie the ball closed and hang it from your sink faucet so the additional liquid can drain from it.
- Let drip for 15 minutes.
- Remove the ball from the twine and place it in an 8x8 or 9x9 baking pan.
- Press down into the baking dish to shape it into a block, then place a plate over the paneer and top with heavy cans or a heavy pot.
- Place into the refrigerator for 45 minutes.
- Paneer is ready to be used, cut it into 1x1" cubes and for a firmer texture pan fry them in butter before adding them to your favorite recipes.
Notes
- Note: Although Paneer is typically stored in the fridge, you don't want to serve it cold. The soft cheese will harden when it is fully chilled and is not as enjoyable. To avoid this, put the cheese at room temperature for 30 minutes so that it can soften before serving.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
148kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
12g
(4%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.3g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Cholesterol
29mg
(10%)
Sodium
287mg
(12%)
Potassium
374mg
(11%)
Fiber
0.02g
(0%)
Sugar
12g
(24%)
Vitamin A
396IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
301mg
(30%)
Iron
0.01mg
(0%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 148 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 148kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 29mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 287mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 374mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 0.02g | 0% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 396IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 301mg | 30% |
| Iron | 0.01mg | 0% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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