Fried Halloumi with Honey

Name: Fried Halloumi with Honey
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 8 oz halloumi cheese; 3 tbsp olive oil; 2 tbsp honey; 1 tsp Aleppo pepper; 1/2 tsp sumac; 1 tbsp sesame seeds

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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings
6 servings
Calories
211 kcal
Course
Appetizer
Cuisine
Mediterranean

Fried Halloumi with Honey

Isaac Lopez

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Fried halloumi is tasty, easy and ready in 5 minutes. Once fried, crispy halloumi is paired with spicy honey to make a tasty appetizer in no time.

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Ingredients

Servings

8 oz halloumi cheese
3 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
2 tbsp honey
1 tsp Aleppo pepper
1/2 tsp sumac
1 tbsp sesame seeds

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Instructions

Place the halloumi cheese on a cutting board and cut it into 1/2 inch (1.5 cm) thick slices. Pat dry the halloumi slices completely using a kitchen paper towel.
Heat the olive oil in a nonstick pan over medium high heat. Once the oil is hot and shimmery, place the halloumi slices in the pan and fry for 2 minutes on each side, until they're golden and crispy. Transfer to the serving plate.
Warm the honey in the microwave (10 to 15 seconds) or in a small saucepan over medium low heat. drizzle over the fried halloumi. Top with Aleppo pepper, sumac and sesame seeds. Serve immediately.

Notes

Once fried, halloumi is crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside, therefore it's best to serve it immediately, as it would get rubbery when it cools.
Instead of Aleppo pepper, you can use red pepper flakes. If 1 teaspoon sounds a lot, use less pepper.
Nonstick pans work best for this recipe since halloumi is a delicate cheese and we don't want it to stick to the pan.
You can find halloumi in many supermarkets in the cheese aisle near feta and mozzarella. If not available, check out your local Middle Eastern and Mediterranean shops.
It's best not to have leftover fried halloumi because it doesn't reheat well. However, if you have leftovers, store them in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 2 days. To serve, cut them into smaller pieces and add it to salads or sandwiches.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 211kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 7g (2%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 17g (26%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 8g Sodium 460mg (19%) Potassium 16mg (0%) Fiber 0.3g (1%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 99IU (2%) Vitamin C 0.04mg (0%) Calcium 393mg (39%) Iron 0.3mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 211 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	211kcal	11%
Carbohydrates	7g	2%
Protein	9g	18%
Fat	17g	26%
Saturated Fat	7g	35%
Polyunsaturated Fat	1g	6%
Monounsaturated Fat	8g	40%
Sodium	460mg	19%
Potassium	16mg	0%
Fiber	0.3g	1%
Sugar	6g	12%
Vitamin A	99IU	2%
Vitamin C	0.04mg	0%
Calcium	393mg	39%
Iron	0.3mg	2%