Halloumi Fries
These lightly coated fries are so crisp and golden, and the halloumi gets all gooey and creamy when fried. Zaatar, pomegranate and mint all make it taste out of this world!
Servings 10 fries
Ingredients
For the fries
- 1 package (250 g) halloumi cheese block
- ½ cup plain flour
- 1 tbsp zaatar blend
- 1 tsp sumac
- Oil for frying
for the toppings
- 100 ml yoghurt
- 1 tsp zaatar blend
- 1 tbsp pomegranate molasses
- Fresh mint a handful, chopped
- Fresh thyme a handful
- 2 tbsp pomegranate seeds
Instructions
- Cut the halloumi block into 10 sticks.
- Combine flour, zaatar and sumac in a shallow dish.
- Heat the oil in a shallow heavy-bottomed pan.
- Coat halloumi sticks in flour mix and make sure they are coated well.
- Fry the halloumi sticks in the oil for approximately 5 mins turning occasionally, or until golden.
- Remove and drain on kitchen paper and serve on a platter.
- Mix the yoghurt with the zaatar blend and drizzle over the fries.
- Drizzle with pomegranate molasses and add all other ingredient under toppings.
- Best served hot.