Honey Seared Halloumi With Blood Orange, Watercress & Pistachio Dukkha

PREPARATION 10 MIN | COOK TIME 5 - 10 MIN | SERVES 2 - 4

Ingredients

• 250g halloumi 
• 2 blood oranges
• 3 tbs honey
• 1 small bunch of watercress 
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• ¼ tsp chilli powder

Pistachio Dukkha

• 1½ tbs coriander seeds
• ½ tbs cumin seeds
• ¼ cup shelled pistachio nuts
• 2 tbs sesame seeds
• 1½ tbs unsweetened shredded coconut
• ½ tsp sea salt
• ¼ tsp cracked black pepper

Method

Pistachio Dukkha

1. Preheat oven to 180 degrees.
2. Roast pistachios in the oven on 180 degrees for 5 minutes.
3. Let them cool completely before crushing them.
4. Toast spices and coconut in a fry pan on low heat, tossing them constantly. Set aside to cool down.
5. Then place all ingredients into a mortar and pestle and crush them gently until it forms a coarse texture.

Honey Seared Halloumi

1. Slice the halloumi into thick 1-2 cm slices and drizzle in olive oil.
2. Dust with smoked paprika, chilli powder and drizzle with honey.
3. Heat non-stick fry pan or grill to medium-high heat and cook the halloumi until golden for 2-3 minutes on each side.
4. Add the blood orange slices to the pan to warm gently, then serve with the watercress and a sprinkle pistachio dukkha.