No meat? No problem. 🔥 This Pepe’s-style paneer & rice box is packed with flavour, spice, and serious grill vibes. Would you demolish this? 👇🧀🍚 #FurqinhoEats 🧀 225g Paneer, seasoned and marinated with: • 1 tbsp Paprika 🌶️ • 1 tbsp Tandoori Masala 🔥 • 1 tbsp Garlic Powder 🧄 • 1 tbsp Chili Powder 🌶️ • 2 tbsp Greek Yogurt 🥛 • 125g Peri Peri Sauce 🔥 Mix it all up, marinate, and sear until golden. Full build coming soon — rice, sauce, and the final box drop 👇 🔥 1. Gas Grill (Your Method): Instructions: • Cut paneer into cubes or strips. • Marinate (optional) with salt, pepper, paprika, turmeric, garlic, lemon juice, and a little yogurt or oil. • Preheat grill. • Place paneer on skewers or directly on foil over the grill. • Grill for 3–5 minutes per side, until lightly charred and golden. • Flip carefully — paneer can stick, so lightly oil the surface or use a grill tray. ✅ Best for: Smoky, restaurant-style finish. ⸻ 🍳 2. Pan-Fry (Stovetop): Instructions: • Slice paneer into medium-thick cubes or strips. • Heat 1 tbsp oil or ghee in a nonstick pan over medium heat. • Place paneer pieces in the pan without overcrowding. • Cook 2–3 mins per side until golden and crisp on all edges. • Drain on paper towel. ✅ Best for: Quick, crispy texture — great for wraps or salads. 🍚 Pepe’s Spiced Rice Recipe Ingredients: • 1 cup basmati rice (washed and soaked 20–30 mins) • 2 cups water • 3 tbsp Shan Bombay Biryani Masala • ½ tbsp turmeric • A small sprinkle of salt (to taste) • 1 tbsp oil or butter (optional – adds shine & flavour) ⸻ RICE 🔥 Cooking Instructions (Stovetop): 1. Rinse & Soak Rinse rice 2–3 times until water runs clear. Soak for 20–30 minutes, then drain. 2. Boil with Flavour In a saucepan, bring 2 cups water to a boil. Add biryani masala, turmeric, salt, and oil/butter. 3. Add the Rice Stir in soaked rice. Mix gently so the spices coat the grains. 4. Simmer & Steam Lower the heat to low, cover tightly, and simmer for 12–15 minutes until all water is absorbed. 5. Rest & Fluff Turn off the heat, leave covered for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork and serve hot! #PepesStyle #PaneerRiceBox #VegetarianEats #SpicyPaneer #GrilledPaneer #MeatFreeFlavour #RiceBoxVibes #FoodTok #UKFoodie #FurqinhoEats #HighProteinVeg #paneer #pepeschickenandrice - @furqinho.eats