MUSCULOSKELETAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH RECIPES

Honey Halloumi Fries

Infused with honey, this delicious recipe from our friends at Zea will not only delight the taste buds, but also help you further develop your culinary expertise and add some new skills to your arsenal.

2 x 250g halloumi
2 tablespoons of Kunzea Honey
75g sesame seeds
50g flour
700ml vegetable oil (for frying)
1 small bunch of flat leaf parsley finely shopped
1 teaspoon of smoked paprika

Method:

1. Place a large deep frypan on the stove on medium-low heat and add your oil. You want the oil to be roughly 3cm deep so the halloumi is submerged when placed in the pan.
2. Cut the halloumi into finger sized pieces. A great tip to do this is to cut the 250g block into half, then cut each of these halves into 6 pieces.
3. Place the flour and sesame seeds into separate shallow bowls. Roll each finger in the sesame seeds, press down on them to help them stick. Then dip them into the flour for a light coating and place them on the side ready to fry.
4. Now bring the oil up to a medium-high heat. A great way to check to see if your oil is hot enough is to put a pinch of salt in the pan and if it bubbles slightly – it’s ready. If it does nothing, wait a little longer.
5. Fry each finger for about a minute or until they are golden brown. Some sesame seeds may fall off the halloumi at this point, if it’s safe to do so you can gently remove these with a spoon, but be careful, hot oil can be dangerous if not cautious.
6. After the halloumi is cooked, scoop them out and place them on a baking sheet or tray to drain.
7. Serve on a platter or individual plate, sprinkle with parsley, paprika and a drizzle of Kunzea Honey and they’re ready to eat. You can always serve with toothpicks and a side bowl of aioli to really impress.

ABOUT THE COOK – HAMISH BRASS

A culinary professional with almost 10 years experience in well-established cafes and restaurants throughout Australia, Hamish has worked in many different cuisines including Italian, modern Australian & cellar door fine dining. Hamish enjoys getting creative with his family-friendly food and developing dishes that are fun, healthy and full of flavour.