SRIRACHA AGEDASHI PANEER (VEG)
INGREDIENTS
1 lb paneer cut into 1” cubes
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp sesame oil
2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
2 tbsp sriracha sauce
2 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp honey
2 tbsp rice vinegar
3 tbsp cornstarch (for coating)
3 tbsp ap flour (for coating)
1 tsp baking soda
0.25 cup cold water
0.50 cup vegetable oil
1 scallion, finely chopped for garnish (optional)
1 tbsp pickled ginger for garnish (optional)
INSTRUCTIONS
Make the coating batter by adding cornstarch, ap flour, soy sauce, baking soda and cold water. Add the cubed paneer to the coating batter mix until the paneer is evenly coated and set aside.
Whisk sriracha, soy sauce, honey and rice vinegar in a bowl and set aside.
Heat oil in a frying pan and when the oil is really hot, add the paneer cubes and fry on each side until golden brown. After cooling for a few minutes, toss the paneer cubes in the sriracha sauce mix. Stir to coat the cubes well and serve garnished with the scallions and pickled ginger.
