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Pancetta-wrapped halloumi fries with smoky chilli tomato relish

Name: Pancetta-wrapped halloumi fries with smoky chilli tomato relish
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: Serves 6 as a snack
Ingredients: 1 chopped onion; 1 crushed garlic clove; 1 tsp sweet smoked paprika; 1 tsp chipotle chilli flakes; 400g tin of chopped tomatoes; 3 tbsp red wine vinegar; 2 tbsp soft dark brown sugar; Pinch of salt; 250g pack of halloumi; 95g pack of sliced pancetta; Vegetable oil; Chopped fresh flatleaf parsley

By: Delicious. food team

Published: 29 Mar 19
Updated: 4 Apr 24

Pancetta-wrapped halloumi fries with smoky chilli tomato relish

Possibly the ultimate crowd-pleasing nibble, these pancetta-wrapped halloumi fries are served with a smoky tomato relish to really get your dinner party guests’ tastebuds going.

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Easy
February 2019

Test kitchen approved

Serves 6 as a snack
Hands-on time 25 min

Possibly the ultimate crowd-pleasing nibble, these pancetta-wrapped halloumi fries are served with a smoky tomato relish to really get your dinner party guests’ tastebuds going.

Bring the sunshine into your kitchen with more summer starter recipes.

Nutrition: per serving

Calories: 281kcals
Fat: 20.2g (9.1g saturated)
Protein: 13.9g
Carbohydrates: 10.2g (9.7g sugars)
Fibre: 1.6g
Salt: 2g

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Ingredients

1 chopped onion
1 crushed garlic clove
1 tsp sweet smoked paprika
1 tsp chipotle chilli flakes
400g tin of chopped tomatoes
3 tbsp red wine vinegar
2 tbsp soft dark brown sugar
Pinch of salt
250g pack of halloumi
95g pack of sliced pancetta
Vegetable oil
Chopped fresh flatleaf parsley

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Method

For the relish, heat the oil in a saucepan. Add the chopped onion and cook gently for 10 minutes until softened. Add the crushed garlic clove, sweet smoked paprika and chipotle chilli flakes, then cook for another minute.
Add a the tin of chopped tomatoes, red wine vinegar, soft dark brown sugar and a pinch of salt. Simmer for 15-20 minutes until thickened.
Meanwhile, cut a the halloumi into about 15 x 0.5cm sticks. Take a the pancetta and wrap a slice around each stick.

Heat 1cm vegetable oil in a large non-stick frying pan over a medium heat. Add the fries in batches, cooking for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden. Drain on kitchen paper and keep warm on a tray in a low oven. Sprinkle with chopped fresh flatleaf parsley and serve with the warm relish.