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Mexican Paneer Slaw

A street-style take on Paneer Slaw, built on tomatillo and jalapeno and finished the way we like it. Ready in about 27 min and easily enough for 6 people.

4.9 from 3,124 cooks
Prep15 min
Cook12 min
Serves6
LevelEasy
Free to cook
Mexican Paneer Slaw
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the tomatillo and jalapeno 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 grill until it takes on colour and the edges catch, 4 to 6 minutes.

Stir in the dried ancho chillies and the rest of the tomatillo and jalapeno flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

Add the leek along with a splash of stock or water, then cook briskly 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 chopped epazote and serve while hot.

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

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