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Vietnamese · Breakfast

Stir-Fried Paneer Scramble

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

4.8 from 3,193 cooks
Prep15 min
Cook15 min
Serves4
LevelEasy
Free to cook
Stir-Fried Paneer Scramble
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 stir-fry until it takes on colour and the edges catch, 4 to 6 minutes.

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

Add the red pepper 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 coriander and serve while hot.

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

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