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Vietnamese · Salad

Smoked Paneer Grain Bowl

This Vietnamese Grain Bowl leans on herb and peanut to do the heavy lifting. We smoke the Paneer for real depth, then bring it together in one pan.

4.6 from 2,310 cooks
Prep30 min
Cook90 min
Serves8
LevelMedium
Free to cook
Smoked Paneer Grain Bowl
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the herb and peanut 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 smoke until it takes on colour and the edges catch, 4 to 6 minutes.

Stir in the hoisin and the rest of the herb and peanut flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

Add the baby potatoes 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 chopped mint and serve while hot.

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

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