Garlic & Oregano Haloumi Tacos
with Lemon Aioli & Caramelised Onion
The ultimate in one-handed food, these tacos with delicious herbed haloumi, lemon aioli and caramelised onion are best enjoyed sans cutlery.
1 unit
red onion
1 clove
garlic
1 block
haloumi
(ContainsMilk)½ unit
lemon
1 unit
cucumber
1 sachet
dried oregano
1 packet
garlic aioli
(ContainsMilk, EggMay be presentTree Nuts)6 unit
mini flour tortillas
(ContainsGlutenMay be presentSoy)½ head
cos lettuce
1 unit
tomato
Not included in your delivery
olive oil
2 tsp
brown sugar
1 tbs
water
1 tbs
balsamic vinegar
Thinly slice the red onion. Finely chop the garlic (or use a garlic press). Slice the cucumber into thin batons. Slice the tomato into thin half-moons. Shred the cos lettuce (see ingredients list). Cut the haloumi into 1cm-thick strips. Place the haloumi in a small bowl of cold water and set aside to soak for 5 minutes. TIP: Soaking the haloumi helps mellow out the saltiness!
In a medium frying pan, heat a drizzle of olive oil over a medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring often, until softened, 5-6 minutes. Add the balsamic vinegar, the water and brown sugar and stir to combine. Cook until dark and sticky, 3-5 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl.
While the onion is caramelising, combine the garlic, dried oregano, a pinch of pepper and a drizzle of olive oil in a medium bowl. Drain the haloumi, then pat dry with paper towel and add to the bowl with the garlic mixture. Toss to coat.
In a small bowl, combine the garlic aioli with a good squeeze of lemon (see ingredients list). Slice any remaining lemon into wedges. TIP: Add as much or as little lemon juice as you like.
Wash the frying pan and return to a medium-high heat with a drizzle of olive oil. When the oil is hot, add the haloumi and cook until golden brown, 2 minutes each side. While the haloumi is cooking, heat the mini flour tortillas in a sandwich press, or on a plate in the microwave for 10 second bursts, until warmed through.
Bring everything to the table to serve. Fill each tortilla with cucumber, tomato, cos lettuce, caramelised onion and garlic and oregano haloumi. Drizzle with the lemon aioli. Serve with the lemon wedges.