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Honey and apricot Halloumi Scramble

Our tested Braised Halloumi Scramble: spiced, generous, and balanced with honey and apricot. Serves 2 people with plenty to go around.

4.8 from 566 cooks
Prep20 min
Cook75 min
Serves2
LevelMedium
Free to cook
Honey and apricot Halloumi Scramble
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the honey and apricot 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 couscous and the rest of the honey and apricot flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

Add the fennel 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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