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Halloumi sticks with a sweet, spicy and tangy dipping sauce.
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Halloumi fries with a citrus lime mint dipping sauce

Halloumi sticks with a sweet, spicy and tangy dipping sauce.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Greek
Servings: 6 people
Author: Mia Kouppa

Ingredients

  • Halloumi, cut into 10 – 12 sticks, each of which are approximately 1/2 inch thick and the length of a regular french fry
  • 1/4 cup (37 grams) all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup fine ground semolina
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • vegetable oil for frying

For the dipping sauce:

  • 1/2 cup prepared, or store bought citrus marmelade
  • 1/2 tbsp grated lime zest
  • 1 tbsp (15 mL) lime juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 tbsp chopped fresh mint

Instructions

  • Combine all of the ingredients for the sauce in a small sauce pot and heat over medium heat until you achieve a liquid consistency.  Lower the heat and allow your sauce to simmer while you prepare and fry your halloumi.  Stir your sauce from time to time to make sure that it does not burn on the bottom of the pan.
    1/2 cup prepared, or store bought citrus marmelade, 1/2 tbsp grated lime zest, 1 tbsp (15 mL) lime juice, 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, 1/2 tbsp chopped fresh mint
  • In a medium sized bowl combine the flour, semolina, oregano and paprika, and stir well until combined.
    1/4 cup fine ground semolina, 1/4 cup (37 grams) all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • Heat vegetable oil over medium high heat in a non stick pan.  The oil should be approximately 1/2 inch deep.
  • Add the halloumi to the flour mixture, a few pieces at a time, and toss to coat.
  • Carefully add the halloumi fries to the hot oil being careful not to overcrowd the pan.  Cook over medium high heat for approximately 5 – 7 minutes, until the halloumi sticks are golden brown on all sides.
  • Transfer the halloumi to a paper towel lined bowl so that the excess oil can be removed.
  • Pour the sauce into a small dipping bowl.  Transfer the halloumi fries to a new bowl or plate and serve immediately.
  • (Remember to check the temperature of the halloumi fries before serving them to young children or the elderly).
  • Enjoy!