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Mexican Halloumi Bowl

The kind of Mexican plate you make on repeat. ancho chilli, a proper smoke, and a finish of fresh herbs.

4.7 from 3,542 cooks
Prep10 min
Cook40 min
Serves8
LevelAdvanced
Free to cook
Mexican Halloumi Bowl
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the ancho chilli 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 smoke until it takes on colour and the edges catch, 4 to 6 minutes.

Stir in the lime and the rest of the ancho chilli flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

Add the cherry tomatoes along with a splash of stock or water, then cover and cook gently 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 oregano and serve while hot.

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

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