Description
A savory-sweet appetizer featuring crispy halloumi cheese coated in crushed pistachios, pan-fried until golden, and drizzled with warm honey infused with fresh thyme.
Ingredients
- 8 oz halloumi cheese, sliced into 1/2-inch thick pieces
- 1/2 cup shelled pistachios, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pat the halloumi slices dry with a paper towel and season lightly with black pepper.
- Set up a breading station: place flour in one shallow dish, beaten egg in another, and chopped pistachios in a third.
- Dredge each halloumi slice in flour, dip in egg, then press firmly into pistachios to coat both sides.
- Heat olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Fry halloumi for 2-3 minutes per side until golden and crispy.
- In a small saucepan, warm honey over low heat with thyme leaves for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Arrange fried halloumi on a plate, drizzle with thyme-infused honey, and serve immediately.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Method: Appetizer
- Cuisine: Mediterranean