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30 mins

Cuisine

Asian · Indo-Chinese

Prep Time

15 min

Cook Time

15 min

Serving

2-3 People

Difficulty

Easy

Calories / Serving

~450 kcal

Spicy Level

Recipe by Culinary Heritage by Shweta on YouTube
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Main Ingredients

Step-by-Step Instructions

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  1. Prepare Paneer

    Cut 500g of paneer into small cubes and set aside.

  2. Sauté Aromatics

    Heat oil in a pan. Add 2 heaped tablespoons of chopped garlic and 1 heaped tablespoon of chopped ginger. until fragrant.

  3. Cook Onions

    Add 3 chopped onions to the pan and until they turn translucent.

  4. Add Paneer and Sauces

    Add the paneer cubes to the pan and toss them with the aromatics. Cook for about to allow the paneer to absorb some flavor. Then, add 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar, 1 tablespoon of dark soy sauce, 2-3 tablespoons of red chilli sauce, 1 tablespoon of chilli oil, 2 heaped tablespoons of Schezwan sauce, 3/4 tablespoon of black pepper powder, and salt to taste. Mix everything thoroughly.

  5. Cook Paneer with Sauces

    Let the paneer cook with all the sauces for about , ensuring it is well-coated.

  6. Incorporate Rice

    Add 1 big bowl of overnight cooked rice to the pan. Gently mix the rice with the paneer and sauces, ensuring the sauces beautifully coat every grain of rice.

  7. Add Spring Onions and Finish

    Once the rice is beautifully mixed, switch off the flame. Add 1 small bowl of spring onion bulbs and 1 medium bowl of spring onion leaves. Give everything one final gentle toss to incorporate the freshness and crunch of the spring onions.

  8. Serve

    Serve the Paneer Schezwan Fried Rice hot. Adjust sauce quantity as per your preference for a saucier or less saucy dish.

Before You Cook

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Ingredient SubstitutionsMissing something? View suitable alternatives.
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  • No Paneer?

    • Extra-firm tofu, pressed and cubed — Pan-fry first for closer texture.
    • Halloumi — Saltier; reduce added salt.
  • No Garlic (fresh)?

    • 1/4 tsp garlic powder (per clove)
    • 1/2 tsp garlic granules (per clove)
  • No Onion?

    • 1 tbsp onion powder (per medium onion)
    • 3 tbsp dried minced onion
    • Shallots or leeks (1:1)
AllergensThis recipe contains dairy and soy and gluten.
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  • Incorporate RiceOvernight

    Add 1 big bowl of overnight cooked rice to the pan. Gently mix the rice with the paneer and sauces, ensuring the sauces beautifully coat every grain of rice.

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Storage & Leftovers

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  • Store

    Transform boring leftover rice into a delicious Indo-Chinese Paneer Schezwan Fried Rice.

Helpful Tips

Small details that can improve the final result.

  • PreparationUse Overnight Cooked Rice for

    Use overnight cooked rice for fried rice as it dries out slightly, keeping the grains separate and preventing stickiness.

  • TipAdjust the Quantity of Sauces

    Adjust the quantity of sauces to your preference for a saucier or less saucy fried rice.

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