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Crispy Halloumi Cake

Weeknight-friendly Halloumi Cake with the caramel and pepper we come back to again and again. Big flavour, short shopping list.

5.0 from 226 cooks
Prep20 min
Cook25 min
Serves4
LevelMedium
Free to cook
Crispy Halloumi Cake
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the caramel and pepper 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 crisp until it takes on colour and the edges catch, 4 to 6 minutes.

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

Add the green beans along with a splash of stock or water, then cook briskly 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.

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

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