Enjoy a thick slice or several of the most loved cheeses of Cyprus and the Eastern Mediterranean with our fried halloumi recipe. You can also enjoy it with fresh bread, salads, or just as is.
Halloumi Recipe
It’s so good that Cyprus even made halloumi its trademark! While you could travel to beautiful, rustic and sun-kissed places in Cyprus to find the best halloumi, this recipe will allow you to enjoy the delicious fried, semi-soft, cheesy delight right from home.
What is Halloumi?
Halloumi is a Cypriot dish that was once very popular. It is now a widely-used semi-soft cheese from Cyprus. The mild, slightly tangy, squeaky texture of halloumi makes it similar to mozzarella, but with some differences. It’s so good that Cyprus even made halloumi its trademark! While you could travel to beautiful, rustic and sun-kissed places in Cyprus to find the best halloumi, this recipe will allow you to enjoy the delicious fried, semi-soft, cheesy delight right from home.
Although halloumi can come in many forms, this recipe will make it a delicious, balanced, salty, tart and crispy snack.
Ingredients
These ingredients are all you need to make this super easy halloumi recipe:
Two packs of halloumi, each 225g/8 oz in weight, were used. These make great appetizers for 6-8 people. Halloumi is a Cypriot dish that was once very popular. It is now a widely-used semi-soft cheese from Cyprus. The mild, slightly tangy, squeaky texture of halloumi makes it similar to mozzarella, but with some differences. It’s so good that Cyprus even made halloumi its trademark! While you could travel to beautiful, rustic and sun-kissed places in Cyprus to find the best halloumi, this recipe will allow you to enjoy the delicious fried, semi-soft, cheesy delight right from home.
Although halloumi can come in many forms, this recipe will make it a delicious, balanced, salty, tart and crispy snack.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1 Cut the halloumi into 1/2-inch or 1-cm slices.
Step 2 – Heat 1-2 tablespoons of olive oil to a heated pan in a large or grill pan. Next, add the halloumi slices.
Step 3 Cook them for approximately 2 minutes on each side, flip them and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
We served the halloumi on a large platter so guests could eat as much as they wanted.
The golden brown coating gives each slice a rich texture while preserving the bread’s mild, tangy flavour.
There are endless possibilities for fried halloumi. You can eat it as it is or add it to salads.
