Description
A delightful blend of crispy halloumi cheese with sweet and spicy hot honey, perfect for appetizers or cozy dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 blocks of halloumi cheese
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1–2 teaspoons red pepper flakes (to taste)
- Olive oil (for frying)
- Fresh herbs (like thyme or rosemary, for garnish)
Instructions
- Slice the halloumi cheese into thick slices, about ½ inch thick.
- In a small saucepan, combine honey and red pepper flakes; heat over low to meld flavors.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; add halloumi slices once hot.
- Fry the halloumi slices for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Drizzle the hot honey over the fried halloumi generously.
- Garnish with fresh herbs before serving.
Notes
Make-ahead tips: Prepare the honey mixture in advance and store in the fridge. Reheat gently before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 30mg