Air Fryer Paneer Katsu with Tonkatsu Tamarind Sauce and Cabbage
This air-fried dish pairs paneer cheese, cut into 2 slabs with green cabbage, finely shredded, tamarind concentrate and soy sauce. Adjust the calorie target to automatically scale the ingredients while keeping the proportions of the meal balanced.
Pat paneer dry. Dredge in flour, dip in egg, then press into panko to coat.
paneer cheeseolive oil (absorbed during air frying)
Air fry paneer on a parchment liner or lightly oiled basket; spray or brush with olive oil. Cook 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway, until crisp and browned.
ketchuptamarind concentratesoy saucehoney
Mix ketchup, tamarind concentrate, soy sauce, and honey into a quick sauce.
paneer cheesegreen cabbagesoy sauce
Serve paneer katsu over shredded cabbage with sauce drizzled on top.
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