Seared Halloumi with Cherry Tomato Jam
Total Time: 15 minutes
Makes: 6-8 servings
INGREDIENTS
1 block Halloumi
3 tablespoons olive oil
12 ounces cherry tomatoes
4 garlic cloves, thin sliced
2 tablespoons fresh thyme sprigs
1 pinch salt
1 pinch black pepper
Arugula for garnish
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Unpack your halloumi, drain it, and
cut it into 1-inch slices.
2. Pat dry with a paper towel, and get your pan ready over medium-high heat with 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
3. Once your oil starts smoking, place 6 slices of halloumi in the pan.
4. Sear your halloumi for 3 minutes, then flip and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
5. Remove from the Wok and let cool.
6. In the same Wok, add your cherry tomatoes and an additional 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Close your Wok with the lid, and let the tomatoes braise.
7. After 5 minutes, turn your heat down to medium. Add your garlic, thyme, salt, and black pepper. Mix, cover, and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
8. Remove lid, stir, and let tomato jam reduce for an additional 2-3 minutes.
9. Turn heat off, and add your halloumi back into the Wok to absorb the tomato juices.
10. Garnish with arugula and serve with za’atar shakshuka!