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Baked Paneer with brown sugar and bourbon

The kind of American Comfort plate you make on repeat. brown sugar and bourbon, a proper bake, and a finish of fresh herbs.

4.7 from 1,307 cooks
Prep25 min
Cook40 min
Serves6
LevelMedium
Free to cook
Baked Paneer with brown sugar and bourbon
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the brown sugar and bourbon elements, and pat the paneer dry so it colours well.

Warm the olive oil in a large pan over a medium heat and soften the onion and garlic until sweet and translucent, about 5 minutes.

Add the paneer and bake until it takes on colour and the edges catch, 4 to 6 minutes.

Stir in the yellow mustard and the rest of the brown sugar and bourbon flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

Add the red pepper along with a splash of stock or water, then cover and cook gently until everything is tender and the sauce clings.

Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt, pepper and a little acid. It should taste bright, savoury and balanced.

Finish with the topping and serve while hot.

Tested in the Stewart & Musell kitchen. Timings assume a standard home oven and hob.

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