Halloumi with Honey & Chili Flakes
Serves 4
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Ingredients
- 10 oz piece halloumi cheese approximate
- 2.5 tablespoon honey
- Juice of 1/2 medium lemon
- 2 sprigs thyme
- 1-1.5 tablespoon olive oil
- Pepper flakes – optional to taste
Instructions
- Slice halloumi, ½ inch thick pieces (or a little thinner)
- In a small bowl, add the honey, lemon juice and thyme leaves. Mix well.
- Add one layer of halloumi slices to an airtight container. Spoon over a layer of the honey lemon dressing. Add another layer of halloumi on top, add dressing, repeating until all the cheese has been added. Pour over any remaining dressing.
- Place container in the fridge to marinate for as long as you can, minimum of one hour. Overnight if possible otherwise a few hours is sufficient, although I’ve had good results with less time.
- Every now and then, turn container upside down so dressing can marinate and coat the cheese on all sides.
- Heat some of the olive oil in a pan on medium heat. Once heated, gently place some of the halloumi cheese. Don't overcrowd the pan or have pieces touching.
- After 2-3 minutes when you have a nice sear, turn the cheese over. After 1 minute, add a few spoons of the dressing to glaze the cheese. Once the second side has seared, remove from the pan and add to a plate.
- Keep repeating this process until all cheese is cooked.
- When all slices are on platter, spoon a little more of the mixture and sprinkle with chili flakes (to taste). Serve and eat immediately, before the cheese gets tough.