Fried Halloumi Bites

Ingredients

• Roasted Pepper Spread

  • 1/3 cup (80 g) store-bought oil-packed roasted bell peppers, drained and cut into pieces
  • 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil
  • 1 tbsp basil leaves, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp (5 ml) lemon juice
  • 1 tsp (5 ml) harissa, or more to taste

• Fried Halloumi

  • 1/3 cup (50 g) unbleached all-purpose flour
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) milk
  • 3/4 cup (60 g) panko breadcrumbs
  • 3 tbsp black and white sesame seeds
  • 2 blocks (160 g each) halloumi cheese, each cut into 12 cubes
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) vegetable oil