Ah, halloumi, the pride of Cyprus and the joy of every Greek kitchen! Quick and delicious, here are 7 mouthwatering dishes you can create with this heavenly cheese, complete with recipes for you to try. Kali orexi (enjoy your meal)!
Grilled Halloumi
Ingredients:
200g halloumi cheese
1 tbsp olive oil
Fresh oregano and lemon wedges
Instructions:
Slice halloumi into 1cm-thick pieces.
Heat olive oil in a grill pan.
Grill halloumi for 2 minutes per side until golden.
Serve with oregano and a squeeze of lemon.
Halloumi and Watermelon Salad
Ingredients:
200g halloumi
3 cups watermelon, cubed
Fresh mint leaves
2 tbsp balsamic glaze
Instructions:
Grill halloumi slices until golden.
Toss watermelon cubes with mint leaves.
Top with grilled halloumi and drizzle with balsamic glaze.
Halloumi Fries
Ingredients:
250g halloumi
1/2 cup flour
Olive oil for frying
Instructions:
Cut halloumi into finger-sized strips.
Coat with flour.
Fry in hot olive oil until crispy.
Serve with yogurt dip.
Saganaki Halloumi
Ingredients:
200g halloumi
1 tbsp flour
1 tbsp olive oil
Lemon wedges
Instructions:
Dredge halloumi slices in flour.
Pan-fry in olive oil until crispy.
Serve immediately with lemon.
Halloumi Wraps
Ingredients:
200g halloumi
Pita bread
Tzatziki sauce
Vegetables of choice
Instructions:
Grill halloumi slices.
Fill pita with tzatziki, vegetables, and halloumi.
Halloumi Burgers
Ingredients:
200g halloumi
Burger buns
Tomato, lettuce, and tzatziki
Instructions:
Grill halloumi slices.
Assemble with tomato, lettuce, and tzatziki.
Honey Glazed Halloumi
Ingredients:
200g halloumi
2 tbsp honey
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp sesame seeds
Instructions:
Slice halloumi into 1cm-thick pieces.
Heat olive oil in a pan and fry halloumi until golden on both sides.
Drizzle honey over the halloumi while still in the pan and let it caramelize for 1-2 minutes.
Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve warm.
Enjoy and Kali orexi (enjoy your meal)!
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