Hamsat Halloumi wa Bandora Qatariya (Sizzling Spiced Tomato, Black Olive & Halloumi Skillet) – Authentic Qatar Recipe
Popular modern Doha café skillet bubbling with spiced tomatoes, olives, and golden halloumi.
- Country of Origin
- 🇶🇦 Qatar (Middle East, Asia)
- Dietary Profile
- vegetarian
- Prep Time
- 15 min
- Cook Time
- 20 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Signature Staples
- Golden pan-seared halloumi cheese cubes, Crushed ripe tomatoes and sweet peppers, Black olives and warm khubz, Za’atar, Cumin
Ingredients for Hamsat Halloumi wa Bandora Qatariya (Sizzling Spiced Tomato, Black Olive & Halloumi Skillet) (4 Servings)
- 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) golden pan-seared halloumi cheese cubes, prepped into bite-sized pieces
- 1.5 cups crushed ripe tomatoes and sweet peppers, washed and trimmed
- 1 cup black olives and warm khubz
- 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with za’atar
- 1.5 tbsp traditional Qatar seasoning (cumin, garlic, fresh mint and parsley, olive oil)
- 2.5 tbsp traditional cooking oil, sea salt, cracked black pepper, and fresh citrus or herbs
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
- Heat oil in a wide heavy skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Sauté onion, garlic, and za’atar for 2–3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Add golden pan-seared halloumi cheese cubes and crushed ripe tomatoes and sweet peppers along with cumin, garlic, fresh mint and parsley, olive oil, searing for 8–10 minutes while tossing occasionally.
- Deglaze the pan with a splash of broth or citrus so the caramelized fond coats every bite.
- Garnish with black olives and warm khubz and serve straight from the skillet.