Who says healthy and tasty can't go together? Apricot is a powerhouse of antioxidants, vitamin A and is also a rich source of fibre, while halloumi cheese which originated in Cyprus is semi-hard, unripened brined cheese made from a mixture of goat and sheep's milk and is considered as one of the healthiest cheese ever. When combined together, it makes for a great meal. The chefs at Hyatt Regency, Gurgaon have come up with a recipe which is not only high in nutritional values but is equally delicious. We say it works as a perfect side dish. So, beat the summer heat with the new Grilled apricot and smoked halloumi cheese recipe! Ingredients 125g - Halloumi cheese 100g - Fresh apricot 100g - Basil leaves 50g - Brioche loaf 5g - Clarified butter 10ml - Arugula leaves 15ml - Extra virgin olive oil 5g - Mix lettuce 5g - Balsamic cream 50g - Basil pesto Method * Slice halloumi cheese into 1.5 inch thickness and then smoke it with charcoal, thyme and butter. * Slice fresh and peeled apricot and char-grill it. * Marinate smoke halloumi with extra virgin olive oil, shredded basil, sea salt and crushed pepper. * For making brioche crisp, cut brioche loaf into long triangles. * Soak slices of brioche in clarified butter and place it on the cutter to form half spheres. * Cook this brioche crisp on 100 degrees for 18 mins. * For platting, squeeze balsamic and basil pesto on plate. * Place smoke halloumi and chargrilled apricot in layers and then place brioche crisp on top of it. * Drizzle extra virgin olive oil, add some lettuce on top and serve.
