Tofu isn't necessarily one of the mainstays of the indian pantry but soy paneer as it's known in india does make its way into quite a few dishes, including this saag soy paneer, adapted from andrea nguyen's asian tofu. The tofu here stands in as a vegan variation of traditional paneer, a squeaky, mild fresh cows milk cheese. To mimic the texture and salty flavors, nguyen soaks the tofu in salted water before drying and pan frying it.