Halloumi sandwich

Name: Halloumi sandwich
Prep time: 11 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 21 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Levantine
Ingredients: 400 grams Halloumi cheese; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 4 loaves Arabic bread; 2 tomato; — fresh mint; — lettuce; 2 tablespoons pomegranate molasses

Grilled halloumi slices in Arabic bread with tomato and mint and a touch of pomegranate molasses.

Vegetarian

Cooking time: 21 min
Hands-on time: 11 min
Free time: 10 min
Difficulty: Easy
Cuisine: Levantine
Calories: 680
Contains: Gluten, Dairy

Halloumi in the pan first gives off its water and then browns, which is why it doesn't come out until both sides are golden. The sandwich is served at once, because halloumi turns rubbery as it cools.

Before you start

Before you beginRead the steps completely, measure the ingredients, and prepare the tools before turning on the heat or oven.
Timing the servingPrepare what you can in advance and leave the final touches until serving time to maintain the texture.

Ingredients

4people

Amounts follow the number of people

For halloumi

400 grams Halloumi cheese — sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil

For bread and toppings

4 loaves Arabic bread
2 tomato — sliced
fresh mint
lettuce

For the sauce

2 tablespoons pomegranate molasses

When doubling the quantity, use a wider container, and gradually increase the salt and seasoning after tasting.

Equipment

Frying pan — Properly hot, and the halloumi goes on dry.

Method

Soak the halloumi in cold water for ten minutes if it is salty, then dry it completely.
10 minYou can walk away
You’ll know it’s ready when
The slices are dry to the touch.
Grill the slices on a hot, dry pan until golden on both sides.
6 min
You’ll know it’s ready when
Brown grill marks on the surface, and the slice holds its shape.
Tip: Halloumi releases its water first, then browns — don't lift it before that.
Heat the bread, arrange the halloumi, tomatoes and mint, and drizzle it with pomegranate molasses.
5 min
You’ll know it’s ready when
The halloumi is still hot.
Tip: Serve immediately — cold halloumi becomes rubbery.