🥗 Mummy’s Magic Kimchi Grilled Paneer Bowl

A wholesome fusion bowl packed with bold flavours, crunch, and that signature “Mummy’s touch.”

🕒 Prep Time: 20 mins
🔥 Cook Time: 15 mins
🍽️ Serves: 2

🧺 Ingredients

For the Grilled Paneer:

• 200 gm paneer, cut into thick slices
• 1 tbsp Mummy's Magic Kimchi brine (liquid from the jar)
• 1 tsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp honey
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp roasted cumin powder
• 1 tbsp olive oil or sesame oil

For the Kimchi Stir-Fried Vegetables:

• 1/2 cup Mummy's Magic Kimchi, chopped roughly
• 1/2 cup bell peppers (red, yellow, green), sliced
• 1/4 cup carrot, julienned
• 1 tsp Mummy's Magic Garlic Chilli Crunch
• 1 tsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp vinegar or lime juice

For the Base:

• 1.5 cups cooked brown rice, or quinoa
• 1 tbsp butter or ghee
• Salt to taste

Toppings (optional):

• Toasted sesame seeds
• Spring onions or microgreens
• Extra Mummy's Magic Kimchi for garnish
• A drizzle of Mummy's Magic Garlic Chilli Crunch oil

👩🍳 Method

Step 1: Marinate & Grill Paneer:

• Mix Kimchi brine, soy sauce, honey, pepper, and cumin in a bowl
• Add paneer slices and coat them well. Let it marinate for 10-15 minutes
• Heat oil in a grill pan or tawa; cook paneer till golden brown on both sides
• Brush with a little Garlic Chilli Crunch oil while grilling for smoky garlic flavour

Step 2: Stir-Fry the Veggies:

• In a hot wok/ kadhai, add 1 tsp oil and toss bell peppers and carrots for 2 minutes
• Add chopped Mummy's Magic Kimchi and 1 tsp Garlic Chilli Crunch oil; stir-fry for 1-2 minutes
• Add soy sauce and vinegar; toss again
• Remove from heat - veggies should stay crunchy and bright

Step 3: Prepare the Base:

• Warm rice or quinoa in butter/ ghee
• Season lightly with salt for a comforting base

Step 4: Assemble the Bowl:

• Add warm rice as the base
• Top with stir-fried vegetables
• Place grilled paneer slices on top
• Garnish with sesame seeds, spring onions, and a spoonful of Mummy's Magic Kimchi
• Finish with a drizzle of Garlic Chilli Crunch oil for that final magic touch.

💫 Serving Idea

Serve in a black ceramic bowl with chopsticks or a golden fork for a gourmet presentation. Perfect as a lunch bowl or at weekend brunch.