Did you know that everyone’s favourite flaming cheese is also the island of Cyprus’s most famous export? I serve it as a simple meze and pair with sweet honey and aromatic thyme. It’s the perfect appetizer: sweet, salty, crunchy and fried!
Photo credit: Bon Apetit
Ingredients
4 SERVINGS
2 Tbsp. honey
1 tsp. finely chopped thyme
1 8–10-oz. package Halloumi cheese
1 large egg
¼ cup fine-ground semolina flour or cornmeal
3 Tbsp. vegetable oil
½ bunch arugula, tough stems trimmed
¼ cup pomegranate seeds
8 fresh black Mission figs, halved
Freshly ground black pepper
Preparation
Step 1
Heat honey and thyme in a small saucepan over medium-low; swirl the pan occasionally, until warm **do not let honey boil** Reduce the heat to low and keep warm until it is ready to use.
Step 2
Cut Halloumi into 8 slices. Lightly beat an egg in a small bowl and place semolina flour in a medium bowl. Working with 1 or 2 pieces at a time, dip a piece of Halloumi into the egg and let the excess drip back into bowl. Gently toss in semolina flour and shake off any excess.
Step 3
Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook Halloumi until golden brown- about 2 minutes per side. Transfer the Halloumi to paper towels and let drain for 1 minute.
Step 4
Place arugula on a large plate or platter and arrange the Halloumi with figs on top. Drizzle with warm honey and scatter pomegranate seeds all over.
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