Upgraded Halloumi
Upgraded Halloumi
Ingredients
- 3 halloumi, blocks
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 lemon, large, juiced
- 4 tablespoons honey
- 1 pinch chilli flakes
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- as needed hot water, for soaking
Instructions
- 1
Cut each block of halloumi along its natural line, then halve each piece again to create thick rectangular pieces.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
Place the cut halloumi pieces in a bowl. Pour hot water over them, ensuring they are fully submerged. Let the halloumi soak for 10 minutes. This step helps soften the cheese for a better texture.
⏱️ 10 min
- 3
After soaking, drain the halloumi thoroughly. Pat the halloumi pieces very dry with paper towels. This is crucial to prevent splattering during frying.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Heat the 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Once the oil is shimmering, add the dried halloumi pieces in a single layer, being careful not to overcrowd the pan. Fry until golden brown on both sides, about 2-3 minutes per side.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Reduce the heat to low. Add the lemon juice, honey, and a pinch of chilli flakes directly into the pan with the halloumi. Stir gently to combine and coat the halloumi.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Allow the sauce to gently bubble for 1 minute, allowing it to thicken slightly and glaze the halloumi. If the sauce becomes too thick, add a splash more lemon juice, a bit more honey, or a small amount of water to reach the desired consistency.
⏱️ 1 min
- 7
Remove the pan from the heat. Garnish with fresh thyme sprigs and serve the Upgraded Halloumi warm.
⏱️ 2 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Upgraded Halloumi
- 3 halloumi, blocks
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 lemon, large, juiced
- 4 tablespoons honey
- 1 pinch chilli flakes
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- as needed hot water, for soaking
Instructions
- 1
Cut each block of halloumi along its natural line, then halve each piece again to create thick rectangular pieces.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
Place the cut halloumi pieces in a bowl. Pour hot water over them, ensuring they are fully submerged. Let the halloumi soak for 10 minutes. This step helps soften the cheese for a better texture.
⏱️ 10 min - 3
After soaking, drain the halloumi thoroughly. Pat the halloumi pieces very dry with paper towels. This is crucial to prevent splattering during frying.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Heat the 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Once the oil is shimmering, add the dried halloumi pieces in a single layer, being careful not to overcrowd the pan. Fry until golden brown on both sides, about 2-3 minutes per side.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Reduce the heat to low. Add the lemon juice, honey, and a pinch of chilli flakes directly into the pan with the halloumi. Stir gently to combine and coat the halloumi.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Allow the sauce to gently bubble for 1 minute, allowing it to thicken slightly and glaze the halloumi. If the sauce becomes too thick, add a splash more lemon juice, a bit more honey, or a small amount of water to reach the desired consistency.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
Remove the pan from the heat. Garnish with fresh thyme sprigs and serve the Upgraded Halloumi warm.
⏱️ 2 min