Vegetarian Sides & Snacks

Gochujang Honey Halloumi

Name: Gochujang Honey Halloumi
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: International
Ingredients: 1 Halloumi Cheese; 2 tbsp Gochujang; 2 tbsp Honey; 2 tbsp Soy Sauce; 0.5 Lime (juice only)

Baked halloumi glazed with gochujang, honey, soy sauce, and lime. A simple Korean-inspired dish with bold sweet, spicy, and savoury flavours for an easy starter or light meal.

By Ricky Robinson • Updated August 27, 2024

This is a simple yet flavourful recipe that brings together halloumi and Korean-inspired ingredients. The firm, salty cheese pairs really well with a glaze made from gochujang, honey, soy sauce, and lime juice.

The halloumi is baked wrapped in a parcel, which keeps it moist and lets it absorb all the marinade. After 30 minutes of baking, you open the parcel to allow the cheese to brown slightly, adding a bit of extra texture and bringing out the flavours. The glaze caramelises just enough to give you that sticky, tangy finish without being overpowering.

The trick is baking it wrapped first so the cheese stays soft and takes on the glaze, then opening the parcel to get that golden finish.

The combination of sweet honey, spicy gochujang, and savoury soy creates a balance that works particularly well with halloumi. It is not overly complicated and you do not need any special skills or equipment to make it work.

This dish makes a great starter or a light meal, especially when served with toasted bread. The contrast between the creamy halloumi and the tangy, spicy glaze is what makes it interesting. You get a good mix of textures and flavours without needing a long list of ingredients.

The preparation is quick and straightforward. Most of the ingredients are easy to find, and you might already have them in your cupboard. Gochujang is widely available now in supermarkets, so it is not hard to track down if you have not used it before.

It is a good option for a casual weeknight meal or when you have got friends over and want to offer something a bit different. The whole thing comes together in under 45 minutes, which makes it practical for when you do not have a lot of time but still want something with a bit more flavour than your usual quick meals. The tangy lime and sticky honey give it a brightness that keeps it from feeling too heavy, even though halloumi is quite rich on its own.