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Lemongrass and lime Halloumi Hotpot

Our tested Stir-Fried Halloumi Hotpot: aromatic, generous, and balanced with lemongrass and lime. Serves 6 people with plenty to go around.

4.7 from 706 cooks
Prep20 min
Cook15 min
Serves6
LevelMedium
Free to cook
Lemongrass and lime Halloumi Hotpot
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the lemongrass 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 stir-fry until it takes on colour and the edges catch, 4 to 6 minutes.

Stir in the coconut milk and the rest of the lemongrass and lime flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

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

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

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