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Substitute Halloumi for Paneer

What paneer does in a recipe: Pressed mild cheese that holds its shape in curries and on skewers.

Halloumi

per 1 cup paneer (grilling)

US1 cup, sliced
Metric150 g, sliced
SpecialtyBaking-safe ✓Alcohol-freeEgg-freeFish-freeGluten-freeNut-freePeanut-freeShellfish-freeSoy-freeContains dairy

Sear-skin like paneer; saltier.

What changes: Saltier, squeakier

More options: all 3 Paneer substitutes

Common questions

What is the ratio for substituting Halloumi for Paneer?
per 1 cup paneer (grilling) — US: 1 cup, sliced. Metric: 150 g, sliced.
Why does Halloumi work as a Paneer substitute?
Sear-skin like paneer; saltier.
What changes when you use Halloumi instead of Paneer?
Saltier, squeakier

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