Halloumi Fries
These golden halloumi fries are crisp on the outside, soft and gooey on the inside. Topped with zaatar yogurt, mint, and pomegranate—they’re addictive.
Servings 10 fries
Ingredients
For the fries
- 1 package (250 g) halloumi cheese block
- ½ cup plain flour
- 1 tbsp zaatar blend
- 1 tsp sumac
- Oil for shallow frying
for the toppings
- 100 ml yoghurt
- 1 tsp zaatar blend
- 1 tbsp pomegranate molasses
- Fresh mint a handful, chopped
- Fresh thyme a handful
- 2 tbsp pomegranate seeds
Instructions
- Cut the halloumi block into 10 even sticks.
- In a shallow bowl, mix the flour with zaatar and sumac.
- Heat oil in a heavy-bottomed pan over medium heat.
- Coat the halloumi sticks well in the flour mixture.
- Fry the halloumi for about 5 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden and crisp.
- Remove and drain on kitchen paper.
- Arrange the fries on a platter.
- Mix yogurt with zaatar and drizzle over the fries.
- Add a drizzle of pomegranate molasses.
- Top with fresh mint, thyme, and pomegranate seeds.
- Serve hot and enjoy immediately!