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Halloumi Pudding in tahini and lemon

A spiced take on Halloumi Pudding, built on tahini and lemon and finished the way we like it. Ready in about 1 hr 25 min and easily enough for 4 people.

4.7 from 3,907 cooks
Prep25 min
Cook60 min
Serves4
LevelMedium
Free to cook
Halloumi Pudding in tahini and lemon
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the tahini and lemon 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 smoke until it takes on colour and the edges catch, 4 to 6 minutes.

Stir in the tahini and the rest of the tahini and lemon flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

Add the red pepper 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.

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

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