Seared Halloumi with Peanut Dukkah and Honey

Ingredients

• •¼ cup skinless raw peanuts
• •2 Tbsp toasted white sesame seeds
• •1 Tbsp black sesame seeds
• •1 tsp coriander seeds
• •1 tsp cumin seeds
• •½ tsp finely ground black pepper
• •2 packages Halloumi cheese
• •¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
• •¼ cup honey
• •1 piece spice mill or mortar and pestle

Cooking Instructions

1. 1.

   Preheat oven to 350°F. Toast peanuts on a rimmed baking sheet, tossing once, until golden brown, 8-10 minutes. Let cool. Crush with a mortar and pestle or finely chop. Transfer to a medium bowl, add both sesame seeds, and toss well.

   10 min

2. 2.

   Toast coriander seeds and cumin seeds in a dry small skillet over medium heat, tossing often, until fragrant, about 2 minutes; let cool. Coarsely grind in spice mill or with mortar and pestle and add to peanut mixture along with pepper; mix dukkah well.

   2 min

3. 3.

   Cut each piece of Halloumi in half on a diagonal. Working with 1 piece at time, place Halloumi cut side down on a cutting board and slice lengthwise into triangular planks. (You should have 12 total.) Pat dry with paper towels.

   5 min

4. 4.

   Heat oil in a large heavy skillet, preferably cast iron, over medium-high. Working in batches and adding more oil as needed, cook Halloumi until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to fresh paper towels to drain.

   8 min

5. 5.

   Arrange on a platter; drizzle with honey and sprinkle with some dukkah.

   2 min

6. 6.

   Dukkah can be made 2 weeks ahead. Store airtight at room temperature.