Tamarind squash & halloumi skewers

Do something different with barbecued halloumi. Marinated in spices, these cheese and butternut squash skewers are an irresistible mix of sweet and savoury

Prep:15 mins
Cook:25 mins
plus at least 1 hr marinating

Serves 4
Easy

Nutrition per serving

kcal 436
fat 30g
saturates 13g
carbs 23g
sugars 17g
fibre 3g
protein 17g
salt 2.9g

Ingredients

1 medium butternut squash (about 700g), deseeded, peeled and cut into cubes
250g halloumi, cut into cubes
½ small pack coriander, finely chopped
½ small pack mint, finely chopped
1 heaped tbsp tamarind paste
2 tbsp soy sauce
60ml sesame oil
1 garlic clove, crushed
zest and juice 2 limes
1 small red chilli, deseeded and finely chopped
1 tbsp light brown soft sugar
8 metal skewers

Method

Bring a large pan of salted water to the boil. Add the squash and cook for 10-15 mins or until slightly tender (if you’re going to cook the squash in a griddle pan, boil for an extra few mins as it’s not as fierce as a barbecue). Drain and set aside.
To make the marinade, whisk the tamarind with 2 tbsp boiling water. Once dissolved, whisk together with the soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, lime zest and juice, chilli and brown sugar. Keep whisking until the sugar has dissolved, then season to taste.
In a large bowl, toss together the squash, halloumi, marinade and herbs. Allow to marinate for at least 1 hr. Once marinated, alternately thread the squash and halloumi onto the skewers. Drizzle with a little of the remaining marinade.
If barbecuing, put the skewers directly on the BBQ and cook for 3-4 mins on each side or until lightly charred, brushing with the marinade as they cook. Alternatively, heat a griddle pan until really hot and cook the skewers for 5 mins on either side. Serve immediately.