Fried Halloumi With Caraway Food

HALLOUMI FRIES WITH BEET CHUTNEY

Steps:

• Turn the heat under a stovetop pressure cooker to medium-high and add the avocado oil. When the oil starts to shimmer, add the dried red chile. Cook, stirring, until deepened in color and puffed up, a few seconds. Add the cumin and fennel seeds and the turmeric and cook until deepened in color and flavor, about 30 seconds.
• Add the beets and stir to coat. Add the brown sugar, tamarind paste, salt, if using, and 3/4 cup water. Stir well. Secure the pressure cooker lid and bring to high pressure over medium-high heat. Once at a high pressure, cook for 13 minutes. Turn off the heat and carefully release the pressure using the quick-release valve, then remove the lid. Pour the contents into a blender along with 1/4 cup olive oil and process until smooth. Taste and adjust the seasoning until you like it.
• Meanwhile, add the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil to a nonstick skillet over medium-low to medium heat. Pat the halloumi well with paper towels until it's dry. Place the halloumi in the skillet and cook on each side until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate.
• Spoon the beet chutney into a small side dish. Add the fries to a platter, then sprinkle with mint and pomegranate seeds. Serve immediately.

MUHAMMARA

Steps:

• Add the walnuts, breadcrumbs, roasted red peppers, Aleppo pepper, cumin, salt, sumac and cayenne if using to a food processor and pulse to combine. Add the pomegranate molasses, oil and lemon juice and process until smooth. Transfer to a serving bowl and top with a drizzle of olive oil and the parsley. Serve with crackers.

GRILLED HALLOUMI CHEESE

Steps:

• Brush the cheese with olive oil and place onto a medium hot grill for 2 minutes on each side, or until marked. Remove and slice into 1/2-inch pieces. Sprinkle with oregano. Drizzle the olive oil on top and squeeze the lemon juice over the cheese. Serve with grilled pita bread.

FRIED HALLOUMI "CURDS" WITH MUHAMMARA AND PICKLED CRUDITé

Steps:

• For the halloumi curds: Set up a deep fryer with vegetable oil and heat to 375 degrees F. Combine the flour, cornstarch and baking powder in a large bowl, then whisk in the beer. Let the batter sit in the fridge for 15 minutes to set.
• Dip the halloumi cubes into the batter and drain off any excess. Fry until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate, then transfer to a sheet tray lined with a wire rack so they don't get soggy.
• For the pickled crudité: Bring the vinegar and water to a boil in a pot, then reduce to a simmer. Once at a simmer, take off the heat and add in the mustard seeds, salt, sugar, crushed red pepper and garlic. Whisk until the salt and sugar dissolve. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Combine in a glass bowl with the veggies. Let cool and allow to sit for at least 30 minutes.
• For the muhammara: Place everything MINUS the crackers in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse until smooth. Add in the crackers and pulse 5 times. Taste, adjust seasoning and, if too thick (looking for a texture similar to hummus) add a little more olive oil. Pulse a couple more times.
• To serve: Place the muhammara into a bowl and using a spoon, make a divot in the center. Pour a little olive oil in the divot and sprinkle some Aleppo pepper as well as some crushed walnuts. Top with the halloumi curds and pickled crudité.

FRIED HALLOUMI CHEESE WITH CAPER VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Whisk together the dressing ingredients and set aside.
• Dry the cheese with paper towels and slice into 8.
• Heat the oil over medium heat.
• Dust the cheese slices in the flour and fry for 1 minute a side or until golden.
• Serve immediately with the dressing spooned over and some crusty bread.

FENNEL AND HALLOUMI

Steps:

• In a frying pan, heat the oil then add the fennel and onion, and cook until soft.
• Add the cubed halloumi, caraway seeds and black pepper (to taste), and cook, stirring occasionally, until the halloumi browns.
• Serve hot with pitta bread.

FRIED HALLOUMI WITH HONEY AND WALNUTS

Steps:

• Heat oil in a heavy skillet over medium heat.
• Add the halloumi and brown well on all sides, about 2 minutes per side.
• Remove to a serving platter or bowl and top with honey and roasted walnuts. Garnish with chopped fresh mint, if desired.

LEMON HALOUMI WITH FRIED CAPERS

Steps:

• Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat.
• Cook haloumi, in batches, for 2 minutes each side or until golden. Transfer the haloumi to a plate.
• Heat remaining oil in pan. Add chilli and capers. Cook, stirring, for 3 to 5 minutes or until capers are heated through and chilli is golden. Add rind. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Stir in juice. Bring to a simmer.
• Arrange haloumi and lettuce on a serving plate.
• Drizzle with hot lemon mixture. Season with pepper. Serve immediately.

FRIED HALLOUMI WITH CARAWAY

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a frying pan.
• Meanwhile, slice the halloumi into six even slices.
• When the oil is hot, lay the halloumi slices in a single layer and scatter on the caraway seeds.
• Cook until the halloumi is brown, then turn over and continue cooking until brown on the other side.
• Remove from the pan and put on a serving plate, squeezing a little lemon juice over the cheese. Serve hot.

CAULIFLOWER RICE TABBOULEH WITH SUN-BLUSHED TOMATOES & FRIED HALLOUMI

Steps:

• In a large bowl toss the cauliflower rice with the herbs, spring onions, tomatoes and cucumber. Add the lemon zest and juice, oil and plenty of seasoning.
• Place a non-stick frying pan over a medium heat. Fry the halloumi slices for 1 to 2 minutes each side until golden brown. Add the vinegar and honey to the pan and allow it to coat the cheese and become sticky. Serve straight away with the tabbouleh.