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Cultures for Health Paneer & Queso Blanco Artisan Cheesemaking Kit | 4 Pieces DIY Kit Includes Citric Acid, Cheesecloth, Cooking Thermometer, & Recipe Booklet | Indian Cottage Cheese & Mexican Cheese

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  • INCLUDES: All the cheese making supplies you need to make your own homemade cheese: 4 oz citric acid powder, 1 yard butter muslin (fine-weave cheese cloth), 1 food thermometer, and our easy-to-follow instruction and recipe booklet.
  • PANEER: This fresh cheese is one of the easiest and most versatile to make at home. It's full of protein and doesn't melt like other cheeses, so it can be used as a vegetarian meat similar to tofu.
  • QUESO BLANCO: Also a fresh, non-melting cheese, queso blanco is firm and slightly sweet. It crumbles nicely and thus makes a fantastic taco cheese, salad topping, or garnish for whatever you like.
  • HEALTH BENEFITS: Cheese you make at home is more natural than store-bought, since you get to control the ingredients—plus, it will contain more live active cultures, promoting stronger gut health.
  • MAKES GREAT GIFTS: If you're looking for gift ideas, this cheese making kit is sure to impress! Perfect for hobbyists or anyone who likes to cook, whether a beginner or cheesemaking pro.

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Product Description

Try your hand at home cheesemaking with the Paneer & Queso Blanco Kit!

wheel of paneer on cutting board

What are these cheeses like?

paneer and tomato salad

Paneer

Also known as Indian cottage cheese, paneer is a non-melting fresh cheese that's full of protein and thus often consumed similarly to tofu. It has a mild flavor, so it pairs easily with a wide variety of dishes.

queso blanco with bread

Queso Blanco

This is kind of an umbrella term for white fresh cheeses ("queso blanco" just means "white cheese" in Spanish), but the particular kind you'll make with our kit is firmer, non-melting, and slightly sweet, making it a great summer cheese.

Everything included in the kit:

Cultures for Health bag of citric acid

Citric Acid

Citric acid is a popular coagulant for cheesemaking. This is what makes the milk's curd and whey separate.

thermometer

Cooking Thermometer

Easily monitor the temperature of the milk as it heats up and throughout the cheesemaking process.

butter muslin

Butter Muslin

This fine-weave cheesecloth is made with 100% unbleached cotton and will help you strain the curds from the whey.

paneer and queso blanco cheese kit instructions

Instruction & Recipe Booklet

Our easy-to-follow directions will walk you through the cheesemaking process, and we also include some recipes for incorporating your finished cheese.

Making your own cheese doesn't have to be difficult!

Join our friend Brandon as he makes paneer for the very first time, and hear what he thinks about the process.

American-style saag paneer recipe

Use your homemade paneer to try making traditional Indian saag paneer!

Intrigued by the dish Brandon made in the video? Try it out for yourself! This saag paneer recipe is a little less spicy than traditional Indian saag paneer, and uses easy-to-find ingredients. Traditional saag paneer is absolutely fantastic, but it's sometimes a little spicy for traditional American palates. As a result, we've created this easy saag paneer recipe that turns down the heat a little and uses a lot of spices you can probably find in your spice cabinet. It’s likely to become a family favorite!

Ingredients: 1–2 tbsp curry powder* | ⅓ cup ghee | 8–12 oz fresh paneer | 1 lg onion, chopped fine | 3–4 cloves garlic, minced fine | 1” piece fresh ginger, peeled and grated | 2 lbs fresh baby spinach,** chopped, lightly steamed, & drained well | 1 cup thick yogurt | Cooked basmati rice

Steps

  1. Melt ghee in large skillet over medium-high heat. Cut paneer into ½-inch cubes; sauté in ghee until golden brown on each side. Turn paneer carefully to avoid scrambling it.
  2. Remove paneer from skillet, drain on a paper towel and set aside. Leave remaining ghee in skillet. Add onions, garlic, and ginger to ghee in skillet.
  3. Cook, stirring constantly, until onions are tender. Place in blender; blend to a paste-like consistency. Put back into skillet and stir in 1–2 tablespoons curry powder, to taste.
  4. Add spinach to spice paste and gently heat over medium heat until hot. Stir in reserved paneer. Remove from heat and stir in yogurt. Serve over hot basmati rice.

*Want to make your own curry powder? A custom curry powder is a standard ingredient in many Indian households, and this mild mix is a good start (see below).

**Alternate: (3) 10-oz packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained

Curry Powder Recipe

pot of saag paneer with wooden spoon stirring it

Ingredients

Seeds

  • 2 tbsp coriander | 1 tbsp cumin | 1 tbsp cardamom | 1 tsp fennel | ½ tsp mustard

Spices

  • 1 tbsp whole black peppercorns | 4 whole cloves | 1 tbsp powdered turmeric | 2 dried red chilis

finished saag paneer over rice

Instructions

  1. Add all but chilis and turmeric to dry skillet. Toast over medium heat till fragrant, but not browned.
  2. Remove from heat and cool.
  3. If using chilis, remove seeds, break into pieces, and stir in now.
  4. Place mixture in coffee or spice grinder and blend till powdered.
  5. Stir in turmeric.

Product details

  • Package Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9.2 x 6.6 x 2.3 inches; 9.44 ounces
  • UPC ‏ : ‎ 814598020148
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Cultures for Health Inc.
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B015OQF5TU
  • Customer Reviews:
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Debbie Clark
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perfection.....easy peasy to do. Everything is diligently thought out and supplied. Plus on point results! Cultures for Health Inc. is my stop and shop for cheese making needs and information highway.
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JADE
2.0 out of 5 stars A little over-priced for Cheese Making kit
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Basically paying for a thermometer ,cheese cloth and citric acid. for $20. You don't even need the citric acid, because lemon juice, lime juice and even vinegar will do the trick to curdle milk (go on Youtube).
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Ollie Tabori
5.0 out of 5 stars but was surprised with how easy it is to make
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My husband was hesitant at first, but was surprised with how easy it is to make. He now loves it! Looking forward to trying other flavors.
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Makes a great cheese sauce, highly recommend
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Wanted to give this as a gift. Came to me in an envelope with the box completely destroyed. I am now creating my own gift package. Not impressed.
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