Cheese
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Ingredients
Ingredients To Make Basic Cheese (Paneer-Style Or Farmer’s Cheese):
- 1 liter whole milk (preferably full-fat cow's milk)
- 2–3 tablespoons lemon juice or white vinegar
- Pinch of salt (optional)
Instructions
Heat The Milk
- Pour the milk into a large saucepan and heat it over medium heat. Stir occasionally to prevent burning. Bring it to a gentle boil.
Add Acid To Curdle The Milk
- Once the milk begins to boil, reduce the heat and add the lemon juice or vinegar slowly while stirring gently. You will see the milk curdling—separating into curds and whey.
Let It Sit
- Turn off the heat and let the mixture sit for 5–10 minutes to allow complete curdling.
Strain The Curds
- Line a colander with cheesecloth or a clean thin kitchen towel. Pour the curdled mixture through it to collect the curds. Rinse with cold water to remove the lemon/vinegar taste.
Drain And Shape
- Gather the cloth and squeeze out excess water. You can tie it and hang it for 30–60 minutes to remove more whey. For a firm shape (like block cheese), press it under a heavy object.
Optional – Salt The Cheese
- After draining, sprinkle a pinch of salt over the cheese if desired and mix gently.