Avocado and Halloumi Sandwich - Hanawiti Rahopūru me te Halloumi.

A delicious sandwich with homemade brioche bread, fresh avocado spread, crispy halloumi and speedy pickled onions. The perfect brunch for any occasion.

📝 Ingredients

• 1 quantity Savoury Braided Brioche Bread
• 1 large rohi parāoa (bread loaf, of your choosing).
• 1 aniana whero (red onion)
• 1 1/2 tbsp huka one (caster sugar)
• 1/2 tsp tote (salt, fine)
• 1/4 C winika (vinegar) or wai rēmana (lemon juice)
• 2 tsp mahitete pū kākano (wholegrain mustard, optional)
• 6 thick slices of parāoa (bread)
• 2-3 rahopūru (avocados, I like to use 3 but 2 will work)
• 1 tsp wai rēmana (lemon juice, optional)
• 2 tbsp wairanu huamata (mayonnaise, optional)
• 400 g tīhi (cheese, halloumi is my preference here)
• Aniana pīkara (pickled onions)
• 6 tsp tiamu hirikakā (chilli jam)
• Tote me te pepa (salt and pepper)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1--- Make the Bread: ---
2. 2Make the Savoury Braided Brioche Bread according to the instructions.
3. 3This recipe works well whether you make the bread the day before or the same day. You can also make it up to weeks ahead, slice it and freeze it ready for toasting.
4. 4If you are using store-bought parāoa (bread), skip this step.
5. 5--- Make the Quick Picked Onions: ---
6. 6Peel the aniana whero (red onion) and slice it in to thin slices.
7. 7Add the huka one (caster sugar), tote (salt) and winika (vinegar) or wai rēmana (lemon juice) in to a jar and add the lid. Give it a good shake so all of the ingredients are mixed together.
8. 8Add the sliced aniana (onion) in to the mixture. Give it a good shake so all the aniana (onions) are covered.
9. 9Secure the jar with a lid again and leave it in the fridge for 20 minutes or up to a few days.
10. 10These are a perfect addition to any meal to add beautiful flavour and cut through any rich food like avocado, eggs or meat.
11. 11--- Make the Avocado and Halloumi Sandwich: ---
12. 12Slice six thick pieces of the Savoury Braided Brioche Bread or your chosen parāoa (bread).
13. 13Toast them until they are golden on each side.
14. 14Spread with pata (butter) while they are hot.
15. 15Scoop out the flesh of the rahopūru (avocado) in to a bowl, season well with tote (salt) and pepa (pepper) and wai rēmana (lemon juice).
16. 16If you are using it, add 2 tablespoons of wairanu huamata (mayonnaise).
17. 17Divide the rahopūru (avocado) between the toasted bread and spread it on liberally.
18. 18--- Prepare the Halloumi: ---
19. 19Slice the halloumi in to 12 pieces. Heat a frying pan over medium-high heat.
20. 20Add a drizzle of noni (oil) and fry the tīhi (cheese) in batches until they are golden on both sides.
21. 21Drape the halloumi on top of the rahopūru (avocado).
22. 22--- Add the Condiments: ---
23. 23Top each hanawiti (sandwich) with the aniana pīkara (pickled onions) and tiamu hirikakā (chilli jam), if you are using it.
24. 24Whakatāwaratia ki te tote me te pepa - season with salt and pepper.
25. 25Enjoy this special kai (food), made with aroha (love). This is made fresh and eaten immediately.