Cheese is a humble, simple ingredient. Yet a crowd pleaser, a show stopper. Halloumi cheese is the perfect canvas. This recipe is easy and versatile. It can be stuffed in a pita, tossed through a salad. Or just be the star as a toe-curling-finger-licking-oscar-winning snack.
\nAs any leading lady, Halloumi needs a best friend. Meet Smoked Paprika. Cue some sensual music. In walks Green Cayenne. Fireworks. Big smooch. And the rest is history.<\/p>\n
What a beautiful union! Grab a beer, dig in and soak up the rays.<\/p>\n
What do I need to make FIERY SMOKED HALLOUMI happen?<\/p>\n
Serves 4, as a snack
\nPreparation time: 15 mins<\/p>\n
5ml Cumin
\n10ml Smoked paprika
\nGround black pepper
\nSmoked sea salt (regular coarse salt will also do the trick)
\n15ml Extra Virgin olive oil
\n500g halloumi, sliced in logs
\n4 Fresh green\/ red cayenne peppers
\nFresh mint and lemon for serving<\/p>\n
Equipment: Griddle pan; spatula<\/p>\n
1. Mix the cumin, smoked paprika, pepper, sea salt and olive oil into a paste
\n2. Place griddle pan over high heat; no oil is needed
\n3. Rub the halloumi logs with the paste. Show some passionate affection.
\n4. When the pan is smoking hot; lay the halloumi logs down
\n5. Grill for about 1-2 minutes on each side
\n6. Slice the cayenne peppers
\n7. Top halloumi with cayenne peppers, fresh mint and a squeeze of lemon. Dig in!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Cheese is a humble, simple ingredient. Yet a crowd pleaser, a show stopper. Halloumi cheese…<\/p>\n