Sticky Fried Paneer
Crispy paneer cubes tossed in a sticky, spicy-sweet sauce that creates an irresistibly addictive snack with perfect texture contrast.
Equipment
Ingredients
Paneer
paneer (cubed)
400 g
Batter
cornstarch
60 g
all-purpose flour
30 g
water
120 ml
Sticky Sauce
soy sauce
45 ml
honey
60 ml
garlic (minced)
4 cloves
ginger (minced)
15 g
chili flakes
5 g
sesame oil
15 ml
Garnish
sesame seeds
10 g
green onion (sliced)
2 stalks
Instructions
Prepare paneer
Cut paneer into 2cm cubes and pat dry with paper towels.
Make crispy batter
Mix cornstarch, flour, and water to create a smooth, thick batter.
Coat paneer
Dip paneer cubes in the batter, ensuring they are fully coated.
Fry paneer
Heat oil in a pan and fry coated paneer until golden and crispy on all sides.
Prepare sticky sauce
In the same pan, sauté garlic and ginger, then add soy sauce, honey, chili flakes, and sesame oil. Cook until sauce thickens slightly.
Combine and coat
Add fried paneer back to the pan and toss to coat evenly in the sticky sauce.
Garnish and serve
Transfer to a serving plate and garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions.
Original recipe
Storage
Best enjoyed fresh. Sauce may separate when reheated.
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