Spicy Korean‑Inspired Paneer Tteokbokki

Ingredients

• 200 g Paneer, cubed
• 200 g Korean rice cakes (tteok)
• 2 tbsp Gochujang (Korean red pepper paste)
• 100 g Tomato sauce
• 1 tbsp Sesame oil
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 tsp Fresh ginger, grated
• 1 tsp Toasted sesame seeds
• 1 stalk Green onion, sliced(optional)
• 150 ml Water

Instructions

1. 1

   In a large skillet, heat the sesame oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and grated ginger, sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.

2. 2

   Stir in the gochujang and tomato sauce, then pour in the water. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, stirring to combine.

3. 3

   Add the rice cakes and paneer cubes to the sauce. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 20‑25 minutes until the rice cakes are soft and the sauce thickens.

4. 4

   Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds and optional sliced green onion over the dish before serving.