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Vietnamese · Dessert

Steamed Paneer Cake

The kind of Vietnamese plate you make on repeat. herb and peanut, a proper steam, and a finish of fresh herbs.

4.9 from 2,573 cooks
Prep15 min
Cook15 min
Serves8
LevelEasy
Free to cook
Steamed Paneer Cake
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 steam until it takes on colour and the edges catch, 4 to 6 minutes.

Stir in the rice paper and the rest of the herb and peanut 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.

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

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