Rosemary paneer!
On this beautiful Monday morning, I decided to make rosemary paneer to honor the friendship of my friend Ryan. Many moons ago he introduced me to rosemary infused milk. This one's for you Ryan!
- 1 quart whole milk
- 1 quart half and half
- 2-3 Tablespoons lemon juice or vinegar
- 3-4 sprigs of rosemary ( 4-5 inches length)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- cheesecloth
- Heat the milk and half and half in a saucepan. Frequently stir so that the milk solids do not burn at the bottom of the pan.
- Just before milk comes to a boil add the rosemary sprigs and salt. Lower the heat as soon as the mixture boils. Stir so that it does not boil over.Simmer a minute to infuse the milk and add the acid to curdle the milk. Allow the mixture to come to a boil for a minute.
- The whey should look clear and not milky.
- Line a strainer with cheesecloth and strain. I saved the top part of the sprig . Now, lift and fold the cheesecloth around the paneer and place under a weight to drain more of the whey out.
- I needed a disc like shape and kept the paneer under weight for about three hours.
- Peel the cheesecloth. Cut and use as desired.
- I was inspired to make a Caprese Salad with a twist. Rosemary paneer, tomatoes, mint and touch of chaat masala !!
This is the underbelly of the rosemary paneer!
I don't have a label for this cooking . This is where I am . Many influences. Many adoptions. Many adaptations. Many moods. Many Tastes. Mostly progressing forward on the path into the journey!!!
Enjoy!