Light Bites
Greek
GreekHalloumi Fries
Crisp golden halloumi sticks with a dip — pan-fried and simple, or beer-battered with a proper harissa yoghurt.
Vegetarian
Nut-free
Budget version
Halloumi fried in a little oil, dusted with paprika, with a squeeze of lemon.
Per serving£1.25
Total cost£2.50
Time13 min
Ingredients for 2
- 225 g halloumi , cut into fingers
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 lemon , to squeeze
Method
- Pat the halloumi fingers dry with kitchen paper.
- Fry in the oil over medium heat for 2 minutes per side until golden all over.
- Drain briefly on kitchen paper and dust with paprika.
- Squeeze over the lemon and serve hot.
Equipment
The three ways, side by side
Budget
Halloumi fried in a little oil, dusted with paprika, with a squeeze of lemon.
Better
Cornflour-dusted halloumi shallow-fried crisp, with a quick minty yoghurt dip.
Ultimate
Beer-battered halloumi, double-fried, with harissa-honey yoghurt and fresh herbs.
