Halloumi with garlic, chili, and cilantro

How to make Halloumi with garlic, chili, and cilantro recipe - Because halloumi cheese doesn’t melt, it is great for cooking on a barbecue or cast-iron grill pan. Halloumi avec l'ail, le piment et coriandre recette

Serves 4

Ingredients:

3 tbsp olive oil

2 fresh red chiles, seeded and finely sliced

4 garlic cloves, finely sliced

9oz (250g) halloumi cheese, cut into slices 1⁄4in (5mm) thick

handful of fresh cilantro, chopped

sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Method:

1 Heat the oil in a shallow frying pan, add the chiles, and cook over medium heat for 2 minutes. Add the garlic, cook for 1 minute, then remove from the heat. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the garlic and chiles to a plate and set aside. Reserve the oil left in the pan.

2 Return the pan with the oil to the heat and carefully add the halloumi. Fry for 3 minutes on each side, until golden. Add the cilantro and the chilegarlic mixture, then season well. Toss together and cook for 2 minutes to blend the flavors. Serve with crusty bread or a tomato salad.

Halloumi with garlic, chili, and cilantro