# Cauliflower and Halloumi in Sweet and Sour Sauce

Recipe by [Tomás Herrera](https://fridge.menu/en/u/tomasherrera)

A quick sweet and sour stir-fry of cauliflower and halloumi, served over rice and topped with spring onion and sesame seeds.

Servings: 4 · Prep 10 min · Cook 30 min · Side dishes

Vegetarian · Contains: gluten, milk, soy

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## Ingredients

- 200 ml pineapple juice
- 1 tbsp [apple cider vinegar](https://fridge.menu/en/i/apple-cider-vinegar)
- 2 tbsp [ketchup](https://fridge.menu/en/i/ketchup)
- 1 tbsp [brown sugar](https://fridge.menu/en/i/brown-sugar)
- 1 tbsp [ginger](https://fridge.menu/en/i/ginger) — finely grated
- 1 tbsp [soy sauce](https://fridge.menu/en/i/soy-sauce)
- 1 tbsp [cornflour](https://fridge.menu/en/i/corn-starch)
- 250 g [halloumi](https://fridge.menu/en/i/halloumi) — sliced
- 1 pcs [onion](https://fridge.menu/en/i/onion) — finely chopped
- 2 clove [garlic](https://fridge.menu/en/i/garlic) — finely chopped
- 2 pcs [bell pepper](https://fridge.menu/en/i/bell-pepper) — diced
- 400 g [cauliflower](https://fridge.menu/en/i/cauliflower) — broken into florets
- 1 tbsp [olive oil](https://fridge.menu/en/i/olive-oil) — for frying
- 300 ml basmati rice
- 3 pcs [spring onion](https://fridge.menu/en/i/green-onion) — sliced into rings
- 1 tbsp [sesame seeds](https://fridge.menu/en/i/sesame-seeds) — toasted in a dry pan

## Steps

1. Mix all the ingredients for the sweet and sour sauce and cook the rice according to the package instructions.
2. Fry the halloumi slices in a pan with oil until crisp and golden on both sides.
3. Remove the halloumi from the pan and set aside on a plate.
4. In the same pan with oil, fry the onion and garlic until soft.
5. Add the bell pepper and cauliflower and heat everything together for a few minutes.
6. Add the sweet and sour sauce, stir well and simmer the dish covered for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. (15 min)
7. Stir the halloumi into the dish.
8. Serve in bowls with rice, sprinkled with spring onion and toasted sesame seeds.

Published 2026-10-09

https://fridge.menu/en/r/cauliflower-with-halloumi-in-sweet-and-sour-sauce-7dfcz4e8

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