Palak "Paneer" with Pressed Fresh Ricotta
A little extra hands-off pressing time firms up fresh ricotta into a block that can be cut into paneer-like cheese. Fried in ghee, the crispy, cheesy cubes transform into cheese croutons and are a perfect pair for the warm puree of chile-and-ginger-spiked spinach and cilantro.
March 2022
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Credit: Photo by Christopher Testani / Food Styling by Margaret Monroe Dickey / Prop Styling by Kathleen Cook Varner
Recipe Summary
Ingredients
Directions
Make Ahead
Ricotta can be prepared through step 1, removed from cheesecloth, wrapped tightly in plastic wrap, and refrigerated up to 2 days.
Note
Find kasoori methi at South Asian markets or online at desiclik.com.
Suggested Pairing
Earthy French red: Bernard Baudry Le Domaine Chinon