Hot Honey Halloumi Schnitzel

20m
Serves 4
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Directions

  1. 1Cut the halloumi carefully in half lengthwise.
  2. 2Place the halloumi quarters in boiling water and leave to soak for 20 minutes.
  3. 3Carefully lift one block of halloumi from the pan and place it on a double sheet of kitchen roll.
  4. 4Place more kitchen roll on top of the halloumi and gently roll it out until thin and double the size.
  5. 5Roll the halloumi in flour until coated, then tap off excess.
  6. 6Dip the halloumi in beaten egg.
  7. 7Place the halloumi on a plate of cornflake crumbs, making sure each side is covered.
  8. 8Repeat with the rest of the halloumi.
  9. 9Place the honey, chilli flakes, and vinegar into a pan.
  10. 10Gently heat the mixture until bubbling.
  11. 11Fry the halloumi for a couple of minutes on each side until crisp and golden brown.
  12. 12Cut each halloumi Schnitzel into strips.
  13. 13Serve with chips and salad and top with the hot honey.

Ingredients

  • 2 blocks halloumi
  • 1 large egg beaten
  • 1 large handful flour
  • 100 g cornflakes crushed to a crumb
  • Oil for frying
  • 130 g honey
  • 1 heaped tsp chilli flakes
  • 1 tsp vinegar

Equipment

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Tips

  • Soaking halloumi in boiling water allows it to be rolled out thinly.
  • Leave the rolled halloumi to cool completely before moving it.