Name: Seared Halloumi with Dukkah and Honey
Yield: 8 servings
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 8-oz. packages Halloumi cheese; ¼ cup (or more) extra-virgin olive oil; ¼ cup honey, warmed; A spice mill or mortar and pestle; Halloumi cheese can be found in Greek markets, natural foods and specialty foods stores, some supermarkets, and online.

Photo by Michael Graydon + Nikole Herriott

Salty, lacy-edged Halloumi covered in warm honey and sprinkled with nutty dukkah—what’s not to love? This recipe is from Maydan in Washington, DC, our No. 2 Best New Restaurant 2018.

Seared Halloumi with Peanut Dukkah and Honey

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