Paneer Basil Rice Bowl

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Grate the paneer.
  2. 2Combine the grated paneer with salt, pepper, and cornflour.
  3. 3Toss the paneer mixture really well.
  4. 4Heat oil in a pan.
  5. 5Pan fry the paneer until it is nice and golden brown.
  6. 6Add sliced shallots, garlic, and bird's eye chilli to the same pan.
  7. 7Sauté this for a few minutes.
  8. 8Add in the kaffir lime leaves.
  9. 9Toss in the oyster sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar, and vinegar.
  10. 10Mix all the ingredients together.
  11. 11Add in a cornstarch slurry and let it thicken up.
  12. 12Serve it on rice with lots of basil and peanuts.

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup Rice
  • 1 block Paneer
  • 1 tsp Cornflour
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • 1 tsp Oil
  • 6 cloves Garlic
  • 2 nos Shallots
  • 1 Thai chilli
  • 2 Kaffir lime leaves
  • 2 tbsp Soy sauce
  • 3 tbsp Vegetarian oyster sauce
  • 1 tbsp Rice wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp Brown sugar
  • 1 tsp Cornflour
  • 0.25 cup Water
  • 1 cup Fresh basil
  • Chopped peanuts

Equipment

PanMixing bowlGraterServing bowlSpatula

Tips

  • For a vegetarian version you can use paneer, tofu or soya granules
  • For a non-vegetarian version you can use chicken or pork
  • Kaffir lime leaves are optional but add a beautiful flavor and smell