Grilled Halloumi and Date Figs

Date Nectar (Dark Date Juice Concentrate) never ceases to amaze – used as a grill seasoning in place of any artificial sauces, it makes Halloumi, dates and figs a great trio.

INGREDIENTS:

• 400g Halloumi
• 4 ripe figs
• 2 tbsp Beloved Date Nectar (Dark Date Juice Concentrate)
• 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• Small bunch mint
• Pink peppercorns (they’re slightly sweeter but if hard to find, normal black ones will do!)
• 1 small pan

PREPARATION:

• Slice the Halloumi into 1.5cm slices. Cut the figs in half length ways.
• Take the small pan, and on a low heat add 5g coconut oil to melt. Add in the figs flesh side down for 2 minutes.
• Oil a griddle pan and place in the Halloumi slices – 5 minutes each side until charred and soft.
• Roughly rip the mint keeping aside some for garnish. Turn up the heat on the pan, add the Date Nectar, mint and cinnamon. Turn over the figs to cover them in the Date Nectar (Dark Date Juice Concentrate) and mint. Add in the balsamic vinegar, cook until soft through and vinegar has cooked off (vinegar smell from the pan has gone)
• Serve hot with the charred Halloumi, add crushed peppercorns and mint to garnish.

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