Hot Honey Halloumi Bites

Recipe

Serves: 4 |  Prep Time: 5 minutes |  Cook Time: 10 minutes

Crispy golden halloumi drizzled with sticky hot honey and served on a bed of peppery rocket. This simple starter delivers the perfect balance of sweet, salty and spicy flavours, making it an impressive dish that's ready in minutes.

Ingredients

• 225g Emporium Halloumi
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp Specially Selected Hot Honey
• 50g baby rocket
• Freshly ground black pepper
• Optional: pinch of chilli flakes for extra heat  

Method

1. Slice the halloumi into bite-sized cubes or thick fingers.

2. Heat the olive oil in a frying pan over a medium-high heat.

3. Fry the halloumi for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden and crisp.

4. Spread the rocket across a serving platter or individual plates.

5. Arrange the warm halloumi on top.

6. Drizzle generously with the hot honey and finish with black pepper and chilli flakes, if using.

7. Serve immediately while the halloumi is warm and crispy.

  

What Main Could It Follow?

The sweet and spicy flavours pair particularly well with:

Cajun Chicken Pasta The richness of the creamy pasta complements the salty halloumi without overpowering it, creating a restaurant-style menu.