Korean Paneer Bites

30Min

2Servings

485Cal

MediumLevel

VegetarianSpicy 3/5vegetarian

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Equipment

Knife

Cutting board

Bowl

Mixing spoon

Air fryer

Pan

Stove

Spatula

Plate

Ingredients

Paneer Marination

paneer

250 g

oil

1 tbsp

salt

1 to taste

black pepper

1 tsp

garlic powder

1 tsp

onion powder

1 tsp

smoked paprika

0.5 tsp

light soy sauce

1.5 tsp

vinegar

0.25 tsp

Crispy Coating

cornflour

3 tbsp

rice flour

2 tbsp

flour

1 tbsp

baking powder

0.5 tsp

salt

1 pinch

Korean Gochujang Sauce

oil

1 tbsp

garlic

5.5 clove

ginger

25 g

gochujang

1.5 tbsp

light soy sauce

1 tbsp

honey

0.5 tbsp

vinegar

1 tsp

sesame oil

0.5 tsp

water

2 tbsp

Instructions

Marinate the paneer

Cut paneer into bite-sized cubes and marinate with oil, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, light soy sauce, and vinegar.

10 min

Let the paneer marinate for at least 10 minutes for maximum flavor absorption.

Prepare crispy coating

Mix cornflour, rice flour, flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt in a bowl.

3 min

Ensure all dry ingredients are thoroughly combined for an even coating.

Coat the paneer

Toss the marinated paneer cubes in the crispy coating mixture until evenly coated.

2 min

Shake off any excess coating to avoid clumping during cooking.

Air fry the paneer

Place coated paneer in air fryer basket, spray lightly with oil, and cook at 200°C for 8 minutes, shaking halfway through.

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Shake the basket halfway through to ensure even browning on all sides.

Prepare Korean gochujang sauce

Heat oil in a pan, add minced garlic and ginger, then stir in gochujang, light soy sauce, honey, vinegar, sesame oil, and water. Simmer until thickened.

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Stir continuously to prevent the sauce from burning.

Toss and serve

Toss the crispy paneer in the warm Korean sauce. Garnish with spring onion greens and sesame seeds. Serve with cucumber slices and rice.

2 min

Serve immediately while the paneer is still crispy.

Original recipe

YouTubeRecipe by Rohit Ghosh

Storage

Fridge: 2 days

Reheat: Air fryer at 180°C for 3-4 minutes to restore crispiness

Best enjoyed fresh. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

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