Substitute Directory
Missing an ingredient? Don't worry. Our quick directory finds the perfect swap for baking and cooking.
| What you have | Replace with | Ratio |
|---|---|---|
| Paneer (Fresh Indian Cheese) | Extra-Firm Tofu (Pressed) (Identical dense crumbly texture; absorbs rich spices effortlessly.) | 1:1 |
| Queso Blanco / Queso Fresco (Mild, acid-set dairy cheese that holds shape under simmering heat.) | 1:1 | |
| Halloumi (Soaked in Warm Water) (Soaking removes excess brine so it mimics paneer's mild profile.) | 1:1 (soaked 20 min to reduce salt) | |
| parsley stems | Celery leaves | 10 g initially per 20 g parsley stems |
| Clean leek greens | 30 g for a small pot in place of 20 g stems | |
| Omit | No replacement weight required |