To ask how to cook a Mexican feast?!

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I'm making halloumi and veg fajitas later. Plan is to fry the veg (mushrooms, peppers, onion, courgette) in some olive oil and fajita spice, fry the halloumi off (perhaps with some stock?) and then bring to table to load up with fresh guacamole, salsa, sour cream and cheese... Will also provide nachos to start.

Just wondering (slight blonde moment) whether I fry the halloumi first or the veg first? Don't want halloumi to burn, just for outside to crispy but stay squidgy in the middle

Thank you!

Sounds delicious! You might have better results grilling the halloumi, or perhaps that is jut preference, I've never had it fried.

At a guess I'd do veg first-I don't think the cheese will take long though somebody will be along soon to give you the proper times

Veg first. But if I may say so gently, halloumi with Mexican food sounds like a slightly odd choice. I often add kidney beans to my veggie mix for the fajita to give it some bulk.

Ah I know, I'm doubting myself now! I was thinking of marinating it in fajita spice mix just to give it some bite?

Halloumi in fajitas is lush!!! I'd fry the veg then in a separate pan dry fry the halloumi then throw it in together at the end. If you do it in the veg pan the water from the veg will stop the cheese browning..

I often make halloumi and veg fajitas for veggie DH. Do the veg first then fry the halloumi for 2 mins on each side just before serving as it goes squeaky if it goes cold.
I want them now!

Agree that fried halloumi (squeaky cheese in our house!) is yummy. Not massively Mexican, but that wouldn't stop me...

I find it works best if you dry the slices with some kitchen roll before frying, otherwise it can be a bit milky. Totally depends on your halloumi though.

Yum. Making me feel hungry!!

Not traditional Mexican but omg so yummy, can I come??!

Agree with doing veg first. that can stay hot whilst you get the haloumi perfect.

Do the beg and then the halloumi at the absolute last possible second. Cold halloumi isn't great.

Don't forget the re fried beans......or fart paste as DH calls

This might sound really daft, but I've never heard of mushrooms in mexican food. Is that a thing? Have I been missing out?!

My only advice would be that however much guacamole you intend to make, double it.

This might sound really daft, but I've never heard of mushrooms in mexican food. Is that a thing? Have I been missing out?

I'm not sure it really matter what veg. I do courgette into matchsticks and broccoli when I do veg fajitas!

Veg first and when that's done do halloumi in hot pan for about two mins either side. It goes quickly so keep an eye!

Where's the meat?

If you were wearing your sombrero you wouldn't need to ask these questions. You would just know.

No stock with halloumi, just brown it in a hot dry frying pan, no oil. It works really well with Mexican food!

Thank you! Can I add spice to the halloumi during dry frying?

Haha yes will be sure to invest in a sombrero for next time

Lime, coriander and chilli your halloumi- hubby is Mexican, those are the three essentials for most of our meals when he cooks!