Billy's Breakfast
Halloumi, Fried Egg, Za'atar, Labneh, Harissa Mayonnaise, Sumac, Picked Red Onion, Arugula, Sesame Seed Brioche
Chef Billy Zureikat of Tripping Billy | Chicago
Yield: 1 serving
Adapted by StarChefs | July 2024
INGREDIENTS
Harissa Mayonnaise:
¼ cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon harissa
1 teaspoon lemon juice
To Assemble and Serve:
Neutral oil
Halloumi cheese, sliced into ¼-inch strips
Olive oil
1 whole egg
2 teaspoons za’atar
Kosher salt
Ground black pepper
Toasted sesame seed brioche bun
1 tablespoon labneh
¼ teaspoon sumac
Pickled red onion
Arugula
METHOD
For the Harissa Mayonnaise:
In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, harissa, and lemon juice. Set aside.
To Assemble and Serve:
In a frying pan over medium-high flame, heat neutral oil. Add halloumi and sear 2 minutes. Flip and sear additional 2 minutes. Set aside. In a sauté pan over medium flame, heat olive oil. Add egg and za’atar. Season with salt and pepper. Fry until the edges of the egg are crisp, but yolk remains runny. Set aside. On the bottom half of the brioche bun, spread labneh and sprinkle with sumac. On the top half of the bun, spread Harissa Mayonnaise followed by fried halloumi, fried egg, desired amount pickled onions, and arugula. Close sandwich and serve.
