Your new favourite snack that you will not be able to stop eating - Halloumi Fries with Avocado Dip
Posted: 14 June 2024
Yes please, you will want another serving of these satisfyingly crunchy and golden cheesy fries that are there to scoop up a creamy and velvety avo dip with. It’s the perfect combination and trust us you will love them too.
Prepare to cook your next favourite go to snack ever, with these moorish halloumi ‘fries’. This dish reimagines halloumi, transforming it into crispy sticks of golden delight, perfectly complemented by a creamy avocado dip. Picture the sizzle of coconut oil or butter in the pan, coaxing out the rich flavors of the halloumi, while aromatic spices and herbs mingle in the flour and crispy coatings, and the first bite you get crunch and melty cheese yumminess.
But the magic doesn't end there. Enter the avo dip – a velvety blend of creamy avocado, garlic, zesty paprika, and fragrant parsley or basil, elevated with a hint of tangy Greek yogurt. This dip is the ideal companion to the crispy halloumi fries, adding a burst of freshness and depth to every bite.
The Recipe
Ingredients:
1 Halloumi Block
Coconut Oil or Butter, for frying
2 Eggs, whisked
Flour Coat:
1 Cup Tapioca Flour
1 Tbsp Paprika
1 Tbsp Cumin
1 Tbsp Ground Garlic
Salt & Pepper
Crispy Coat:
1 Cup Polenta
1 Tbsp Parsley, dried
Salt & Pepper
Avo Dip:
1 Avocado
2 Garlic Cloves
1 Tsp Paprika
1 Tsp ACV
2 Tbsp Fresh Parsley or Basil
Salt & Pepper
½ Cup Greek Yoghurt
Method:
1. Place eggs, flour coat and crispy coat all in separate bowls. Mix separately to combine ingredients.
2. Cut the halloumi up into lengthways sticks (aka fries) and heat a fry pan up with the oil in it.
3. Whilst the pan is heating, coat the halloumi - FIRST flour then the eggs and lastly the crispy coat. Once the pan is hot add the sticks in and fry on each side for a few minutes or until they are golden brown.
4. To make the avo dip, add all ingredients except the greek yogurt to a blender and quickly pulse until the ingredients have combined. Pop in a bowl and stir through the greek yogurt.
5. Plate the halloumi fries up alongside the dip and share with your favorite people!
