Avocado and Halloumi Burger with Ginger and Chilli Ketchup
Comforting, hearty and wholesome, this delicious Halloumi Burger is guaranteed to be a winner!
Ingredients
- 2 thick slices Halloumi
- ½ Avocado
- 1 Ciabatta or Brioche bun
- Handful Rocket leaves
Homemade Ketchup
- 2 tbsp 2 tbsp olive oil
- 400 g fresh tomatoes
- 2-3 clove garlic finely chopped
- 1 tbsp ginger finely grated (SEE TIP)
- 1/2 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp white wine vinegar
- 1 1 fresh red chilli OR½ tsp chilli powder/flakes (more if desired)1 tsp chilli oil (optional)
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Start by preparing the ketchup….Heat a little olive oil in a small pan and add the garlic & ginger (and chilli if you’re using fresh). Fry over a gentle heat for around 5mins.
- Then add the tomatoes and let them cook and break down for a further 5mins.
- Next add the vinegar, sugar and chilli and a little salt and cook for 2-3mins.
- Check the seasoning and add more vinegar if necessary. You should be able to taste the tang but it should be balanced with a little hint of sweetness.
- To prepare the burger; first, toast the bun. You can do this in a toaster if it can take the thickness, under the grill or on a hot frying pan, before cooking the halloumi.
- Next fry the halloumi; heat a non-stick frying pan until it is fairly hot. Add each slice to the pan and allow it to brown on one side; this takes around 1 min. turn it over to brown the other side. There is o need to add any oil for this stage as the halloumi contains fat already.
- To assemble, start with one half of the bun and top with avocado. Mash it with the back of a fork so it is evenly distributed. Next, add the halloumi on top. On the other half, add a generous dollop of the ketchup and spread this evenly.
- Finally, top the ketchup with a generous handful of rocket leaves before closing both halves and cutting it in half. And that’s your Halloumi burger ready in minutes!