Persian Halloumi (V)

Halloumi is a salty, rubbery cheese that comes from Cyprus. It’s so moreish and flavoursome that it’s been nicknamed ‘vegetarian bacon’! In this recipe it’s coated and fried with , a popular Moroccan mix traditionally made from only the finest . The molasses, tiny barberries, fresh mint and bulgur wheat make for a refreshingly sour-sweet side dish that’s a great contrast to the rich saltiness of the halloumi. You need , , olive oil, sugar.

INGREDIENTS FOR 2

250g halloumi 50g bulgar 2 red 20g dried cheese wheat onions barberries

1 tbsp 10g 1 tbsp 1 pomegranate fresh mint ras el hanout molasses

Our lovely fruits, & vegetables come in all shapes and sizes and sometimes we put an extra one in, just to make sure you get enough. Most of them come fresh from the field, so you’ll need to give them a good wash.

TIME CUISINE KCAL / FAT /PROT 5-A-DAY 20 min Persian 843 / 36G / 41G (/pers) (pers) #ToshibaCookalong #1 #2 #3 #4

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Boil a kettle Meanwhile, put the barberries in the onions, cut them in half Cut the lemon in half and squeeze Add the bulgar to a pot with 275ml a small bowl and add 100ml of and slice finely the juice over the halloumi of boiling water, cover with a lid over hot water Chop the mint finely and grate the Combine half the ras el hanout a medium-low heat Add 1 tbsp of sugar and mix well zest of the lemon with 1 tsp of black pepper for the Simmer for 5-7min or until almost Cut the halloumi into thin slices all the water is absorbed (approx. 1cm thick) Coat the halloumi in the spice mix Remove and set aside with the lid on for 10 min, until dry and fluffy

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Add 1-2 tbsp of olive oil to a large Add 3 tbsp of the barberry water to the Push the onion to one side of the www.facebook.com/toshibauk pan on a medium-high heat bulgar wheat pan and add 1-2 tbsp of olive oil @ToshibaUK Once the oil is hot, add the onion Drain the barberries and add to the bulgar Add the halloumi and cook for 1-2 and cook for 4-5 min or until soft wheat min on each side or until golden www.facebook.com/followgousto @FollowGousto and lightly caramelised Combine the barberry bulgar with the all over goustocooking mint, lemon zest, remaining ras el hanout, Serve the bulgar wheat with the pomegranate molasses and 1-2 tbsp of onion and halloumi olive oil Enjoy! Season to your taste with salt #ToshibaCookalong and pepper