Spiced Honey Halloumi Bites with Pistachio Crumble
Pan-fried halloumi cheese cubes are tossed in a warm, spiced honey glaze, offering a delightful blend of sweet, spicy, and salty flavors. Topped with a crunchy, aromatic pistachio and sumac crumble, this dessert provides a unique Mediterranean twist.

Prep Time
35 min
Difficulty
Medium
Servings
4
Calories
350 kcal
Instructions
- 1
Cut the halloumi cheese into 1-inch cubes.
~5 min - 2
In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, chili flakes, cinnamon, and orange zest. Set aside.
~2 min - 3
In the same small bowl (or a clean one), combine the chopped pistachios and sumac.
~1 min - 4
Heat the olive oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat.
~3 min - 5
Add the halloumi cubes to the hot pan and fry for 2-3 minutes per side, until golden brown and slightly crispy.
~8 min - 6
Reduce the heat to low. Pour the honey mixture over the fried halloumi and toss gently to coat. Cook for 1 minute, allowing the glaze to thicken slightly.
~2 min - 7
Remove the pan from the heat. Immediately transfer the glazed halloumi to a serving bowl.
~1 min - 8
Sprinkle the pistachio and sumac crumble generously over the warm halloumi.
~1 min - 9
Serve immediately.
Tips
- For an extra kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the honey glaze.
- This dish is best served warm, as the halloumi can become tough if cooled completely.
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