Simple Halloumi Goulash

Ingredients for 4 servings:

• 250 g shallot(s)
• 30 g butter
• 450g halloumi
• 2 bell peppers
• 200 ml red wine, e.g. Trollinger
• 200 ml water
• 1 bay leaf
• salt and pepper
• Paprika powder

Instructions

Working time approx. 30 minutes; Cooking/baking time approx. 1 hour 10 minutes; Total time approx. 1 hour 40 minutes

vegetarian

Peel the shallots and cut them in half lengthwise. Sauté the halves in the butter over medium heat until softened and falling apart, then remove from the pan and set aside. Cut the halloumi into medium-sized pieces and fry over high heat until crisp, adding paprika seasoning, a little salt, and pepper. Use the salt sparingly, as halloumi is usually quite salty! Add the shallots and continue frying briefly, then deglaze with the wine. Add the water, bell peppers, and bay leaf. Let the goulash simmer over low heat for about an hour, until the liquid has reduced to a thick sauce. Season to taste with salt, pepper, and paprika. Spätzle (spaetzle) and apple-red cabbage go best with this dish.