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Halloumi Grain Bowl in jerk and allspice

This Caribbean Grain Bowl leans on jerk and allspice to do the heavy lifting. We steam the Halloumi for real depth, then bring it together in one pan.

4.8 from 899 cooks
Prep12 min
Cook35 min
Serves2
LevelEasy
Free to cook
Halloumi Grain Bowl in jerk and allspice
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the jerk and allspice elements, and pat the halloumi dry so it colours well.

Warm the olive oil in a large pan over a medium heat and soften the onion and garlic until sweet and translucent, about 5 minutes.

Add the halloumi and steam until it takes on colour and the edges catch, 4 to 6 minutes.

Stir in the thyme and the rest of the jerk and allspice flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

Add the red pepper along with a splash of stock or water, then cook briskly until everything is tender and the sauce clings.

Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt, pepper and a little acid. It should taste bright, savoury and balanced.

Finish with the chopped coriander and serve while hot.

Tested in the Stewart & Musell kitchen. Timings assume a standard home oven and hob.

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