Fried Halloumi Fingers and Fried Feta Saganaki

Name: Fried Halloumi Fingers and Fried Feta Saganaki
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: European, Mediterranean, Greek
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons all-purpose (plain) flour; 2 tablespoons za'atar; good pinch of garlic powder; 12 oz/350 g halloumi olive oil, for shallow-frying 1 teaspoon sumac handful of cilantro (coriander), chopped 1 tablespoon pomegranate; molasses; 1 cup (9 oz/250 g) Greek yogurt, chilled; hot sauce, e.g. Sriracha or harissa, for swirling; 14 oz/400 g feta cheese; 3 medium free-range eggs, beaten; 1 cup (3½ oz/100 g); all-purpose (plain) flour olive oil, for shallow-frying 3 tablespoons Greek thyme honey; 6 figs or small peaches; halved lemon wedges, to serve

8 steps

Prep:10minCook:15min

VARIATIONS Try sprinkling the halloumi with chilli powder, cayenne pepper, or smoked paprika, Add some sesame seeds to the four before coating and frying the fil. Serve the fried feta on top of a salad of bitter leaves of even a traditinel Horiatiki Greek Salad (see page 110).

Updated at: Mon, 25 Dec 2023 23:16:43 GMT

Ingredients

4 servings

FRIED HALLOUMI FINGERS

4 tablespoonsall-purpose flour

plain

2 tablespoonsza'atar

garlic powder

cilantro

1 tablespoonpomegranate

molasses

1 cupGreek yogurt

chilled

hot sauce

Sriracha, or harissa, for swirling

FRIED FETA SAGANAKI

400gfeta cheese

3eggs

medium, free-range, beaten

1 cup (3½ oz/100 g)

Instructions

FRIED HALLOUMI FINGERS

Step 1

Make the fried halloumi fingers: combine the flour, zalatar, and patie powder in a shallow bowl or plate. Cut the halloumi into 12 arease and toss them in the flour mixture until lightly dusted.

Step 2

Heat enough oil to cover the bottom of a large skillet (frying pan over medium- high heat. Working in batches, fry the halloumi fingers in the hot oil for 1-2 minutes on each side, or until crisp and golden brown. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.

Step 3

Lightly dust with the sumac.

Step 4

Transfer the halloumi to a shallow serving bowl, sprinkle with cilantro (coriander) and drizzle the pomegranate molasses over the top. In a separate small bowl, swirl a spoonful of hot sauce through the Greek yogurt. Serve immediately, alongside the halloumi.

FRIED FETA SAGANAKI

Step 5

Make the fried feta saganaki: cut the feta into 4 equal-size pieces, about ¾-inch/2-cm thick. Dip them into the beaten egg and then coat entirely with flour.

Step 6

Heat the olive oil in a skillet (frying pan) until very hot. Add 2 pieces of feta and fry for 2 minutes on each side, until golden brown.

Step 7

Remove and drain on paper towels. Cook the remaining feta in the same way

Step 8

Serve the hot feta immediately, drizzled with honey, with the figs or peaches on the side and some lemon wedges for squeezing.