Sweet Chili Halloumi Wraps (Print Version)
Golden fried halloumi with crunchy vegetables and tangy sweet chili sauce wrapped in warm tortillas
# What You Need:
→ Dairy
01 - 9 oz halloumi cheese, sliced into ½ inch thick strips
→ Vegetables
02 - 1 small cucumber, julienned
03 - 1 large carrot, peeled and julienned
04 - 1 small red bell pepper, thinly sliced
05 - 2 oz mixed salad greens
06 - 2 spring onions, thinly sliced
→ Wraps & Sauces
07 - 4 large flour tortillas or flatbreads
08 - 4 tbsp sweet chili sauce
09 - 1 tbsp olive oil
→ Optional Garnish
10 - Fresh coriander leaves
11 - Lime wedges
# How-To Steps:
01 - Heat olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add halloumi strips and fry for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove from pan and set aside.
02 - Warm tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave for 10-15 seconds until pliable.
03 - Lay each tortilla flat. Spread 1 tablespoon sweet chili sauce down center of each.
04 - Arrange equal portions salad greens, cucumber, carrot, red bell pepper, and spring onions over sauce.
05 - Top each wrap with fried halloumi strips. Garnish with fresh coriander and lime juice if desired.
06 - Fold sides of each tortilla inward, then roll tightly from bottom to enclose filling.
07 - Slice in half and serve immediately.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- You get that perfect salty cheese moment without any meat but feel completely satisfied
- The crunch of fresh vegetables against warm, crispy halloumi is a texture dream
02 -
- Do not crowd the pan when frying halloumi or it will steam instead of getting crispy
- Warm tortillas are the difference between a wrap that holds together and one that falls apart
03 -
- Pat the halloumi dry with paper towels before frying for the crispiest result
- Use a julienne peeler or mandoline for the most uniform vegetable strips