Description
Crispy, pan-fried halloumi cheese bites drizzled with a sweet-tart pomegranate glaze and topped with crunchy candied pistachios for a delightful appetizer or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 8 oz halloumi cheese, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup pomegranate juice
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1/4 cup shelled pistachios
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp water
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- In a small saucepan, combine pomegranate juice, honey, and lemon juice. Simmer over medium heat for 10-12 minutes until reduced to a syrupy glaze. Set aside.
- In another small pan, combine pistachios, sugar, and water. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until sugar crystallizes and coats the pistachios (about 3-4 minutes). Transfer to a plate to cool, then roughly chop.
- Heat olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Pat halloumi cubes dry, then fry for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
- Arrange halloumi bites on a serving plate. Drizzle with pomegranate glaze, sprinkle with candied pistachios, and garnish with mint leaves. Season lightly with salt and pepper if desired.
- Serve immediately while warm.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.