Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsLa Media LunaGrill Panela Recipe

Grill Panela Recipe

Inspired by La Media Luna
Time30m
Serves4

Make Grill Panela Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Garnish

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Slice the Panela Cheese

    Cut the panela cheese into thick slices, about 1/2 inch thick.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Marinade

    In a small bowl, combine olive oil, fresh lime juice, garlic powder, paprika, ground black pepper, and salt. Mix well to create a marinade.

Grilling

  1. 3

    Marinate the Cheese

    Place the sliced panela cheese in a shallow dish and pour the marinade over it. Let it sit for about 15 minutes to absorb the flavors.

  2. 4

    Preheat the Grill Pan

    Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, lightly grease it with a little olive oil.

  3. 5

    Grill the Panela

    Place the marinated panela cheese slices on the grill pan. Grill for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown grill marks appear.

Serving

  1. 6

    Garnish and Serve

    Once grilled, remove the panela from the grill pan. Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro and sliced jalapeños. Enjoy!

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