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Braised Halloumi Dip

Weeknight-friendly Halloumi Dip with the fish sauce and lime we come back to again and again. Big flavour, short shopping list.

4.4 from 4,103 cooks
Prep20 min
Cook120 min
Serves4
LevelMedium
Free to cook
Braised Halloumi Dip
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the fish sauce and lime elements, and pat the halloumi dry so it colours well.

Warm the olive oil in a large pan over a medium heat and soften the onion and garlic until sweet and translucent, about 5 minutes.

Add the halloumi and braise until it takes on colour and the edges catch, 4 to 6 minutes.

Stir in the rice noodles and the rest of the fish sauce and lime flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

Add the peas along with a splash of stock or water, then cover and cook gently until everything is tender and the sauce clings.

Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt, pepper and a little acid. It should taste bright, savoury and balanced.

Finish with the chopped coriander and serve while hot.

Tested in the Stewart & Musell kitchen. Timings assume a standard home oven and hob.

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