Upgraded Halloumi

Name: Upgraded Halloumi
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 pack Halloumi; 2 tbsp Vegetable oil; 1 pc Lemon; 4 tbsp Honey; Chili flakes to taste; 2 sprig Thyme

Pan-fried halloumi in a sweet and tangy honey-lemon glaze with chilli flakes and fresh thyme.

Zainab Pirzada

Prep: 15m
Cook: 10m
Steps: 5
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Easy

Method

Step 1Prepare the halloumi
Cut the halloumi along the line in the block, then halve again so you get thick pieces.
Note
Pat the halloumi really dry before frying or it will splutter.
Halloumi
Step 2Soak and drain10 min
Soak in hot water for 10 minutes, drain and pat dry.
Halloumi
Step 3Fry the halloumi
Fry in vegetable oil until golden on both sides.
HalloumiVegetable oil
Step 4Add the glaze1 min
Turn the heat down and add lemon juice, honey and chilli flakes. Let it bubble for a minute.
Note
If the sauce gets too thick add more lemon juice, a bit more honey or a splash of water.
LemonHoneyChili flakes
Step 5Finish and serve
Finish with fresh thyme and serve warm.
Note
If you need to eat it later, microwave to reheat and it gets soft again.
Thyme