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FreshBeginnerCow Milk
Traditional Paneer
Simple Indian fresh cheese that doesn't melt, perfect for cooking. Great beginner recipe.
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Total Time
45 min
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Yield
0.4 kg
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Difficulty
Beginner
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Milk Volume
2 liters
Ingredients
Other
- 2 litersWhole Milk
- 3 tbspLemon Juice or Vinegar
- 0.5 tspSalt(Optional)
Instructions
1
🔥Heat Milk
HeatingHeat milk to boiling.
🌡️95–100celsius
⏱10 minutes
2
💧Add Acid
CoagulationAdd lemon juice, stir gently until curds separate.
⏱10 minutes(Until curds separate)
3
⏱️Rest
RestingCover the pot and let the milk in rest.
⏱10 minutes
4
⬇️Drain
DrainingDrain through cheesecloth, rinse with cold water.
⏱5 minutes
5
⚖️Press
PressingPress for 1 hour until firm.
⏱1 hour
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