Ingredients
Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Egg-free, Nut-free 
20 minutes preparation time (+ cooling and optional overnight rest) + 1 hour cooking time 
6-8 Pickled Red Onion
- 1 large red onion, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1/2 cup vinegar (red wine, apple cider or distilled)
- 1/2 cup boiling water
Crispy Smashed Potatoes & Halloumi
- 1.6kg white washed potatoes, cut into quarters
- 225g halloumi, sliced into 2cm batons
Toppings
- 250g (1 cup) thick unsweetened full-fat Greek yoghurt (or use a mix of 1/2 sour cream and 1/2 yoghurt)
- A handful of fresh basil leaves
- A handful of fresh tarragon leaves (or fresh oregano, if you prefer)
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Calabrian or Italian Style Chilli, to taste (I've used Bippi Italian Style Chilli)
Method
Pickled Red Onion (can be made several days in advance)
- Place the sliced onion in a heatproof glass jar or container.
- Add the sugar, salt, vinegar and boiling water. Stir to combine.
- Set aside to cool completely, then seal and refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.
Crispy Smashed Potatoes & Halloumi
- Add the quartered potatoes to a large pot and cover with cold water. Season generously with salt.
- Bring to a boil, cover, reduce the heat and simmer for 45 minutes, or until the potatoes are soft.
- Drain well, then spread the potatoes onto a tray or plate to cool completely.
- For extra-crispy results, refrigerate overnight (they can be boiled up to 3 days ahead).
- When ready to roast, preheat your oven to 200°C/390°F.
- Line two large baking trays with baking paper. Place the cold potatoes on the trays and flatten gently using your hands, a mug or a sturdy glass. (Place a piece of baking paper between the potatoes and the pressing object to prevent sticking.)
- Drizzle generously with about 4 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil.
- Roast for 45 minutes, or until golden and crisp.
- Add the halloumi batons to the trays and roast for a further 15 minutes, until golden.
- Remove from the oven, sprinkle with flaky sea salt, and arrange everything on a large serving platter.
- Dollop over the yoghurt (or sour cream mix), scatter the pickled red onions, herbs and lemon zest. Finish with a small squeeze of lemon juice and a drizzle of Calabrian or Italian Style Chilli to taste.
NOTES
Make-ahead tip: Boil and cool the potatoes up to 3 days before roasting - this helps them dry out and crisp up beautifully in the oven.
Chilli note: The Italian style chilli adds a beautiful spicy savoury kick without overpowering - use as much or as little as you like.
Serving idea: This dish makes a brilliant side for BBQ meats or can easily stand alone as a hearty vegetarian meal or snack to share.
Storage: Best served fresh, but leftovers can be reheated in a hot oven to revive their crispness, then add a little extra fresh yoghurt, herbs, pickled onions and chilli to serve.
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