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What Can I Make with Halloumi?
Halloumi is a firm, salty cheese you can fry or grill. These recipes show how golden and tasty it gets in a hot pan.
Cooking with halloumi
Halloumi is a semi-hard, brined cheese with a springy bite. It has a high melting point, so it can be sliced and cooked in a pan or on a grill without falling apart. It turns golden outside and soft inside.
This is what sets it apart from feta and mozzarella. Feta crumbles and mozzarella melts, but halloumi holds its shape. It is also salty, so it works well as the main part of a meal, such as in wraps, salads, or skewers.
Questions folks ask
What can I make with halloumi?
Grilled skewers, salads, wraps, burgers, and roasted vegetable trays are all good ideas.
Do you need oil to fry halloumi?
Not much. The cheese releases some fat, so a nonstick pan with little or no oil often works.
Why does halloumi squeak?
The firm, dense texture rubs against your teeth when you eat it. It is most noticeable when it is fresh and hot.
Kitchen tips
- Pat slices dry before cooking so they brown well.
- Use a dry or lightly oiled nonstick pan over medium-high heat.
- Cook it just before serving. It gets rubbery as it cools.
- Soak slices in water for a short time if you want it less salty.