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Halloumi fries with pomegranate, spring onion and coriander IF YOU’VE EVER HAD THE FAMOUS HALLOUMI FRIES AT THE CROWN INN, BROUGHTON, YOU KNOW EXACTLY HOW DELICIOUS THEY ARE – HERE’S THE RECIPE, STRAIGHT FROM THE HEAD CHEF HIMSELF, MARK FRITH
A recipe from The Crown Inn, Broughton MAKE IT AT HOME!
SERVES : 3-4 PREP T IME : 10 MINUTES COOK T IME : 10 MINUTES
INGREDIENTS •250g halloumi
mixture is the consistency of salad dressing. 4. Once everything is ready, heat a deep-fat fryer to 180°C. Alternatively, use a large saucepan half filled with oil, but only do this if you have a thermometer. 5. Shake the excess flour off the halloumi fingers, then carefully place them into the hot oil. Move them around gently until golden brown, and don’t take your eyes off them, as they can darken fast. When the fries are ready, transfer them on to a tray lined with kitchen paper to drain off the oil and help them stay crisp. 6. To plate the halloumi fries, arrange them mostly into one layer so everything gets an even helping of toppings. Drizzle over some pomegranate molasses (if you don’t have any, or prefer not to use it, balsamic vinegar can be used here instead), then sprinkle the halloumi fries with the pomegranate seeds and spring onion slices. 7. Finish with the lemon mayonnaise and a scattering of fresh coriander.
•Gram (chickpea) flour or cornflour •1 pomegranate •A few spring onions •Fresh coriander •1 lemon, juiced •100ml mayonnaise •Pomegranate molasses STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE 1. Cut the block of halloumi into chip-sized fingers, then shake over enough flour to dust all the halloumi in a tray. Roll the fingers in the flour until thoroughly coated. 2. To prepare the garnish, deseed the pomegranate by halving it, holding one half cut-side down in your hand with your fingers slightly spread, then firmly tapping the fruit over a bowl until all the seeds have fallen out. 3. Wash the spring onions, then slice on the diagonal. Roughly chop the fresh coriander. Stir some of the lemon juice into the mayonnaise and taste to see whether you are happy with the flavour. Add more lemon juice or a little water until the
REMEMBER TO USE ONLY THE BEST HALLOUMI FOR FULL FLAVOUR
SAY CHEESE! Garnish your halloumi fries with pomegranate seeds and coriander
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