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Pan-Seared Halloumi with herb and peanut

This Vietnamese Pilaf leans on herb and peanut to do the heavy lifting. We sear the Halloumi for real depth, then bring it together in one pan.

5.0 from 1,166 cooks
Prep30 min
Cook18 min
Serves4
LevelEasy
Free to cook
Pan-Seared Halloumi with herb and peanut
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the herb and peanut 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 sear until it takes on colour and the edges catch, 4 to 6 minutes.

Stir in the rice paper and the rest of the herb and peanut 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.

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

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