Sticky Glazed Halloumi and Chipotle Pilaf
with Caramelised Onion, Peas and Soured Cream
This Sticky Glazed Halloumi and Chipotle Pilaf combines the Indian technique of pilaf, a sautéed rice dish, with Tex-Mex flavours. Chipotle is full of rich, smoky and fruity flavours with a kick from the chipotle chillies.
The quantities provided above are averages only.
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Ingredients
1 unit(s)
Onion
225 grams
Halloumi
(Contains Milk)
2 unit(s)
Garlic Clove
15 milliliter(s)
Cider Vinegar
(Contains Sulphites)
150 grams
Basmati Rice
15 grams
Vegetable Stock Paste
1 sachet(s)
Lemon & Herb Seasoning
120 grams
Peas
20 grams
Chipotle Paste
75 grams
Soured Cream
(Contains Milk)
Not included in your delivery
½ tsp
Sugar
300 milliliter(s)
Water for the Rice
1 tbsp
Honey
20 grams
Butter
Nutritional information
Utensils
Instructions
Halve, peel and thinly slice the onion.
Heat a drizzle of oil in a deep saucepan (with a tight-fitting lid) on medium heat.
Once hot, add the onion, season with salt and pepper and fry, stirring occasionally, until golden and soft, 8-10 mins.
Meanwhile, drain the halloumi, then cut it into 2cm chunks. Place them into a small bowl of cold water and leave to soak.
Peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press).
Once the onion is golden, stir in the cider vinegar and sugar (see pantry for amount) and allow the vinegar to evaporate, 1 min.
Stir the garlic into the onion and fry for 1 min, then add the rice and stir until coated, 1 min.
Add the vegetable stock paste and water for the rice (see pantry for amount) and bring to the boil. Once boiling, turn the heat down to medium and cover with the lid.
Leave to cook for 10 mins, then remove the pan from the heat (still covered) and leave to the side for another 10 mins (the rice will continue to cook in its own steam).
Meanwhile, remove the halloumi from the water. Pop onto a plate lined with kitchen paper and pat dry. Sprinkle over the lemon & herb seasoning and season with pepper.
Heat a drizzle of oil in a large frying pan on medium-high heat. Once hot, add the halloumi and fry until golden, 2-3 mins each side.
Add the honey (see pantry for amount) and turn the halloumi so it's nicely glazed, then remove from the heat. Cover to keep warm.
Once the rice is ready, fluff it up with a fork and stir in the peas, chipotle paste (add less if you'd prefer things milder) and butter (see pantry for amount).
Pop the lid back on and allow the peas to heat through, 1 min.
Taste and season with salt and pepper.
Share the chipotle pilaf between your bowls and drizzle over the soured cream.
Top with the glazed halloumi to finish.
Enjoy!
