Fried Halloumi Bites
As soon as you put them on the table, these little fried halloumi hors d’oeuvres will find takers. No one can resist these cubes of hot cheese covered in crunchy panko breadcrumbs. Serve them with a marinated roasted pepper dip.
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup (80 g) store-bought oil-packed roasted bell peppers, drained and cut into pieces
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil
- 1 tbsp basil leaves, finely chopped
- 1 tsp (5 ml) lemon juice
- 1 tsp (5 ml) harissa, or more to taste
- 1/3 cup (50 g) unbleached all-purpose flour
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) milk
- 3/4 cup (60 g) panko breadcrumbs
- 3 tbsp black and white sesame seeds
- 2 blocks (160 g each) halloumi cheese, each cut into 12 cubes
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) vegetable oil
Instructions
- In a blender or small food processor, purée all of the ingredients until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
As soon as you put them on the table, these little fried halloumi hors d’oeuvres will find takers. No one can resist these cubes of hot cheese covered in crunchy panko breadcrumbs. Serve them with a marinated roasted pepper dip.