Seared Halloumi with Peanut Dukkah and Honey
JapaneseHardVeganGluten-Free

Seared Halloumi with Peanut Dukkah and Honey

A delicious japanese dish. Completely plant-based. Gluten-free friendly.

Total Time

68 min

Serves

2

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Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup skinless raw peanuts
  • 2 Tbsp. toasted white sesame seeds
  • 1 Tbsp. black sesame seeds
  • 1 tsp. coriander seeds
  • 1 tsp. cumin seeds
  • 1/2 tsp. finely ground black pepper
  • 2 (8-oz.) packages Halloumi cheese
  • 1/4 cup (or more) extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • warmed
  • A spice mill or mortar and pestle

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 350°F.

  2. 2

    Toast peanuts on a rimmed baking sheet, tossing once, until golden brown, 8–10 minutes.

  3. 3

    Crush with a mortar and pestle or finely chop.

  4. 4

    Transfer to a medium bowl, add both sesame seeds, and toss well.

  5. 5

    Toast coriander seeds and cumin seeds in a dry small skillet over medium heat, tossing often, until fragrant, about 2 minutes; let cool.

  6. 6

    Coarsely grind in spice mill or with mortar and pestle and add to peanut mixture along with pepper; mix dukkah well.

  7. 7

    Cut each piece of Halloumi in half on a diagonal.

  8. 8

    Working with 1 piece at time, place Halloumi cut side down on a cutting board and slice lengthwise into triangular planks. (You should have 12 total.) Pat dry with paper towels.

  9. 9

    Heat oil in a large heavy skillet, preferably cast iron, over medium-high.

  10. 10

    Working in batches and adding more oil as needed, cook Halloumi until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side.

  11. 11

    Transfer to fresh paper towels to drain.

  12. 12

    Arrange on a platter; drizzle with honey and sprinkle with some dukkah.

  13. 13

    Dukkah can be made 2 weeks ahead.

  14. 14

    Store airtight at room temperature.

Cooking Timer

01:08:00
Custom Timer (minutes)

Recipe Info

Prep Time:28 min
Cook Time:40 min
Total Time:68 min
Difficulty:Hard
Servings:2