Paneer/Tempeh Lollipop
This was a canapé that I served at my Indian Fusion Tapas party
It can be made using paneer or tempeh if you want to make a vegan version. It is super easy and fun visually – we all have a little artist in us, trying to get out!
You can also increase or decrease the spice levels, depending on who is coming to dinner. Mr B likes the highest spice levels possible and if he had it his way, this dish would be just a chill pepper covered in sesame seeds!
Ingredients
- 1 block paneer/tempeh, cut into rectangles
- 1 tsp. coconut oil
- 2 tbsp. organic ketchup
- 1 tsp. Sriracha
- ½ tsp. tamari
- 2 tbsp. white sesame seeds, lightly toasted
- 2 tbsp. black sesame seeds
- Hand full of bamboo skewers
Method
- Cut the paneer/tempeh into rectangles, important for the sesame layering
- Mix the ketchup, Sriracha and tamari, marinate the paneer in the mixture for 10 minutes
- Heat the oil and sear the marinated paneer/tempeh on all sides
- Let cool and place on bamboo skewer
- Paint with leftover marinade to act as an adhesive
- Sprinkle white sesame seeds on half the piece, turning as you go
- Do the same with the black sesame seeds
- Serve as a lollipop for a fun canapé
