Cyprus meets Zambia
Cyprus meets Zambia as cheese and jam. The recipe brings Cypriot halloumi to meet Zambian guava jam in a mouthwatering fusion. This was a spontaneous breakfast during the summer of 2020, which turned out to be my favourite way to enjoy halloumi - despite all the Cypriots' beliefs. There’s something indescribable about the first bite of the rich halloumi, tropical guava, and the kick of cumin that transports me to a place where cultures mix in the most delicious way.
Servings 2 Prep time 2 mins Cooking time 3 mins
Ingredients
- 1 halloumi
- 1 tbsp guava jam (or any other jam of choice - fig jam is a very good alternative)
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 4 slices of your favourite bread (my bread of choice is Rye)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Directions
- Cut the halloumi into 8 slices (2 per bread slice).
- Pour the extra virgin olive oil in a frying pan on a medium-high heat.
- Once hot, place the halloumi slices and fry for 2-3 minutes or until golden.
- Sprinkle the ground cumin over both sides of the slices and set aside.
- Toast the bread slices to your liking and add a thick layer of jam to one side of each slice.
- Place 2 halloumi slices on each slice of bread and enjoy!! :)