Five-spice Halloumi Bites with chilli and sichuan pepper
This Chinese Bites leans on chilli and sichuan pepper to do the heavy lifting. We bake the...
The kind of Chinese plate you make on repeat. sweet and sour, a proper char, and a finish of fresh herbs.
Free to cook
Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the sweet and sour elements, and pat the squash 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 butternut squash and char until it takes on colour and the edges catch, 4 to 6 minutes.
Stir in the black vinegar and the rest of the sweet and sour flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.
Add the red onion 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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