Ingredients: For the Freekeh: 1 + 1/2 cups Med Cuisine Freekeh 1 + 1/2 cups water 1 white onion, diced 3-4 garlic cloves 1 tsp Med Cuisine Baharat Spice Blend 1 tsp salt 1/3 cup olive oil For the Halloumi: 2 blocks good quality Halloumi cheese 3 tbsp Med Cuisine Za'atar Spice Blend Olive oil Instructions: Prepare the Freekeh: Rinse the freekeh under cold running water using a sieve until the water runs clear. Set aside. In a large pan with a lid, heat 3-4 tbsp of olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and stir-fry for 7-8 minutes until golden. Add the garlic, salt, and Baharat spice blend, then stir-fry for another 2 minutes. Add the rinsed freekeh and stir well to coat with the fragrant oil, onion, and garlic. Pour in the water, ensuring it just covers the freekeh. Bring to a simmer, then cover and cook on low heat for 15 minutes. Turn off the heat and let the freekeh rest, covered, for another 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork before serving. Prepare the Halloumi: In a small bowl, mix the za'atar with olive oil to create a thick salsa-like dressing. Slice the halloumi into 2 cm thick slices and brush each slice with olive oil on both sides. Heat a griddle or nonstick frying pan over medium-high heat. Fry the halloumi slices until browned and crisp on both sides. Remove from the pan and immediately drizzle the za'atar dressing over each slice. Serve: Serve the halloumi over a bed of freekeh, drizzling extra za'atar dressing on top if desired. Enjoy!
