I love this cheese. Its saltiness is a nice foil to many sweet items, including watermelon and grapes. By frying it, its blandness is elevated to a delightful bite of crisp on the outside and soft on the inside. A sweet tea is definitely the drink to have with halloumi cheese. I also serve it as part of a mezze spread and often in salads.
MAKES: 4 servings
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 lb halloumi cheese
- flour
- 2 tbsp clarified butter
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Slice the cheese so that you have 4 rectangular slices, and cut each slice into 2 triangles. Blot dry on a paper towel and dredge each piece in some flour. In a large nonstick frying pan heat the butter and fry the halloumi until golden on both sides.
- Serve immediately while hot. Fresh tomatoes and olives on the side are a must. Fresh herbs like mint and thyme go well with this cheese.
