Halloumi burger with beer-battered onion rings recipe
 A smoky, spice-packed dry rub takes this halloumi burger to the next level. Couple this with fresh beer-battered onion rings and you are in veggie burger heaven! 1 tsp paprika1 tsp demerara sugar1 tsp hot smoked paprika1 tsp onion powder½ tsp chilli powder1 tsp ground cumin250g/9oz block halloumi, cut into 6 slices, widthways1 tbsp vegetable oil 1 tsp paprika 1 tsp demerara sugar 1 tsp hot smoked paprika 1 tsp onion powder ½ tsp chilli powder 1 tsp ground cumin 250g/9oz block halloumi, cut into 6 slices, widthways 1 tbsp vegetable oil 150g/5½oz self-raising flour½ tsp garlic powder½ tsp sweet paprika½ tsp dried oregano¼ tsp cayenne pepper175ml/6fl oz lager 2 onions, cut into 1cm/½in ringsvegetable oil, for deep-fryingsalt and freshly ground black pepper 150g/5½oz self-raising flour ½ tsp garlic powder ½ tsp sweet paprika ½ tsp dried oregano ¼ tsp cayenne pepper 175ml/6fl oz lager 2 onions, cut into 1cm/½in rings vegetable oil, for deep-frying salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 tbsp sriracha or sweet chilli sauce2 tbsp mayonnaise 1 tbsp sriracha or sweet chilli sauce 2 tbsp mayonnaise burger bunsLittle Gem lettuce, leaves separated burger buns Little Gem lettuce, leaves separated Method To make the halloumi burger, mix together the spices and coat each halloumi slice thoroughly. Set aside while you make the onion rings. To make the onion rings, fill a deep-fat fryer or a large, deep, heavy-bottomed pan two-thirds full with the oil. Heat to 180C (a cube of bread should turn brown in one minute when dropped in.) CAUTION: Hot oil can be dangerous. Do not leave unattended.Mix together the batter ingredients and coat each onion ring well, then deep-fry for 2 minutes, until golden-brown. Drain on kitchen paper. To cook the halloumi, heat the vegetable oil in a frying pan over a medium heat and fry for a minute on each side, until softened and blistering. Toast the burger buns and top with some sauce, Little Gem lettuce, the halloumi and an onion ring. To make the halloumi burger, mix together the spices and coat each halloumi slice thoroughly. Set aside while you make the onion rings. To make the halloumi burger, mix together the spices and coat each halloumi slice thoroughly. Set aside while you make the onion rings. To make the onion rings, fill a deep-fat fryer or a large, deep, heavy-bottomed pan two-thirds full with the oil. Heat to 180C (a cube of bread should turn brown in one minute when dropped in.) CAUTION: Hot oil can be dangerous. Do not leave unattended. To make the onion rings, fill a deep-fat fryer or a large, deep, heavy-bottomed pan two-thirds full with the oil. Heat to 180C (a cube of bread should turn brown in one minute when dropped in.) CAUTION: Hot oil can be dangerous. Do not leave unattended. Mix together the batter ingredients and coat each onion ring well, then deep-fry for 2 minutes, until golden-brown. Drain on kitchen paper. Mix together the batter ingredients and coat each onion ring well, then deep-fry for 2 minutes, until golden-brown. Drain on kitchen paper. To cook the halloumi, heat the vegetable oil in a frying pan over a medium heat and fry for a minute on each side, until softened and blistering. To cook the halloumi, heat the vegetable oil in a frying pan over a medium heat and fry for a minute on each side, until softened and blistering. Toast the burger buns and top with some sauce, Little Gem lettuce, the halloumi and an onion ring. Toast the burger buns and top with some sauce, Little Gem lettuce, the halloumi and an onion ring.