Grilled Panela Recipe

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@lamedialuna

Dec 23 2025

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30m

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Serves 4

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Recipe information

Make Grilled Panela in just 30m. Grilled Panela cheese in a cilantro oil. Crowned with avocado, watermelon radish and pork rind. Served with tortillas.

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Preparing Cilantro Oil

1. Blend Ingredients

In a blender, combine fresh cilantro, olive oil, garlic cloves, and lime juice. Blend until smooth and well combined.

2. Strain Cilantro Oil

Pour the blended mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a bowl to remove the solids. Set aside the cilantro oil.

Grilling Panela Cheese

3. Preheat Grill

Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium heat.

4. Slice Cheese

Cut the panela cheese into thick slices (about 1 inch) to prevent it from falling apart on the grill.

5. Grill Cheese

Place the panela cheese slices on the grill. Cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until grill marks appear and the cheese is warmed through.

Preparing Toppings

6. Prepare Avocado

Slice the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh out. Cut the avocado into thin slices.

7. Prepare Watermelon Radish

Thinly slice the watermelon radish using a mandoline or sharp knife.

8. Prepare Pork Rinds

If needed, crush the pork rinds into smaller pieces for easy topping.

Assembling the Dish

9. Serve

On a plate, place the grilled panela cheese. Drizzle with cilantro oil. Top with avocado slices, watermelon radish slices, and crushed pork rinds. Serve with warm corn tortillas on the side.

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