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Fried Halloumi Cheese

An indescribable flavor — the cheese just melts in your mouth! Halloumi is notable for its high melting point, which is why you can pan-fry or grill it to make a unique appetizer.

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Nutrients and energy value of the composition of the recipe
By weight of the composition:
Proteins 26 % 14 g
Fats 72 % 38 g
Carbohydrates 2 % 1 g
239 kcal
GI: 100 / 0 / 0
  • Halloumi is a wonderfully delicious cheese from Cypriot cuisine, widely known across Europe and a favorite in Greek cooking. It's made from a blend of sheep's and goat's milk, and sometimes contains cow's milk too. Its texture is similar to mozzarella, with a lightly salted flavor. What makes this cheese special is that, thanks to its higher melting point compared to other cheeses, it can be fried to a beautiful, appetizing deep-golden crust. Fried halloumi is used as a topping in all kinds of salads, and can also be served on its own with fried vegetables. It pairs well with slices of smoked lamb or pork.
  • How do you fry the cheese?
    1. Prepare the ingredients.
    1. Cut the halloumi into slices no more than ½ inch (1 cm) thick. Then blot the pieces dry with paper towels. Lay the cheese slices on a plate and coat both sides thoroughly with olive oil.
    1. Heat a nonstick skillet over high heat.
    1. Fry the cheese in the hot skillet over high heat until each slice has a golden-brown crust — about 1 minute on the first side and 1–2 minutes on the other.
    1. Put the fried halloumi on a plate. Cherry tomatoes, mint leaves, and freshly ground black pepper make a great garnish. This garnish beautifully sets off the flavor of the fried cheese, and mint has a natural antibacterial property that helps the cooked halloumi keep a little longer.
  • As it cooks, the cheese should soften but not weep liquid. You can poke it with a fork to check the texture.
  • Try to eat the cheese the same day you cook it, rather than saving it for later — fried halloumi becomes quite firm once it cools.
  • Enjoy!

Caloric content of the products possible in the composition of the dish

  • Fresh mint - 49  kcal/100g
  • Dried mint - 285  kcal/100g
  • Mint - 49  kcal/100g
  • Ground black pepper - 255  kcal/100g
  • Camembert cheese with 50% fat content - 291  kcal/100g
  • Moobacher cheese - 350  kcal/100g
  • Saint-agur cheese - 369  kcal/100g
  • Sirius Camembert cheese - 294  kcal/100g
  • Olive oil - 913  kcal/100g
  • Cherry tomatoes - 15  kcal/100g

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