Fried Halloumi Bites

Ingredients

• 500 g halloumi cheese
• 4 tbsp honey
• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (or more or less depending how spicy you like it)
• 1 small lemon
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• Arugula salad for serving

Instructions

1. 1

   Slice the halloumi into approximately 1.5 cm cubes and pat dry with a paper towel.

2. 2

   Make the halloumi marinade by combining the olive oil, 4 tbsp honey , red pepper flakes and lemon juice in a cup or small bowl. Stir together well

3. 3

   Place halloumi in an airtight container or bowl and pour the marinade. Allow to marinate for 30 minutes or even overnight in the fridge

4. 4

   Heat up olive oil in a non-stick pan or skillet on medium high heat. Add a light drizzle of olive oil then add the halloumi cheese in a single layer and pan-fry for a few minutes

5. 5

   When you can see the halloumi cheese browning up on the sides, flip them around. Pour over spoons of the leftover remaining sauce on the cheese and allow to sizzle for a minute until the cheese is golden brown on both sides

6. 6

   Serve over an arugula salad or greek salad with any leftovers of the marinade and enjoy!!