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Vietnamese · Breakfast

Steamed Halloumi with caramel and pepper

The kind of Vietnamese plate you make on repeat. caramel and pepper, a proper steam, and a finish of fresh herbs.

4.5 from 504 cooks
Prep15 min
Cook12 min
Serves2
LevelEasy
Free to cook
Steamed Halloumi with caramel and pepper
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the caramel and pepper 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 rice paper and the rest of the caramel and pepper flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

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

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

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