Name: The Best Halloumi fries
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 170 g greek yoghurt; 1 lemon, zested, then cut into wedges for squeezing; 1 tbsp harissa; 1/2 tsp oregano; 1/2 tsp dried thyme; 1/2 tsp dried marjoram; 1/2 tsp sea salt flakes; 75 g plain flour; 2 blocks halloumi, cut into fries; 20 tbsp vegetable oil, for frying; 1/2 handful mint, leaves torn

1

Mix the yogurt with the lemon zest and some seasoning, then swirl through the harissa so that you have pockets of hot and cool in the dip.

2

On a plate, stir the oregano, dried thyme, dried marjoram and salt into the flour, roll the halloumi in the mixture so that it’s evenly coated, if it doesn’t stick well rub a bit of butter onto the stick.

3

Heat the oil in a shallow, heavy-bottomed pan or casserole dish until 180C on a cooking thermometer, or a piece of bread browns in 20 secs. Working in batches, carefully lower the halloumi into the oil and cook for 2 mins until crisp and golden, then drain on kitchen paper.

4

Sprinkle over the mint and serve with the lemon wedges and the spicy yogurt for dipping.

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