How to Cook Halloumi Cheese
This salty, squeaky non melting cheese is a staple of vegetarian cooking across Europe and the world! There are several ways to prepare it - read on for full instructions and cooking tips for every method, as well as lots of recipes to help you get the most from this amazing cheese, plus a printable recipe for pan fried halloumi which is my favorite preparation method.
Ingredients
- 250 g (8.8 oz) halloumi cheese, sliced into 6 slices
- olive oil, for frying
Instructions
- Heat up a small layer of oil in a frying pan or grill pan, at a medium-high heat. If you're not sure whether the oil is ready, slice a tiny piece of halloumi to put in and see if it sizzles. If it does, you're good to go!
- Add the halloumi to the pan. Cook for a few minutes on each side until golden. This is usually about 2 minutes on each side. If you're using a grill pan, you can press down on the halloumi a little while it cooks to get good grill marks. If you're using a frying pan, don't press down - doing so just releases moisture into the pan and stop it crisping up as well as it could have.
Serving: 3g, Calories: 304kcal, Carbohydrates: 1g, Protein: 18g, Fat: 25g, Saturated Fat: 15g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 8g, Sodium: 1000mg, Potassium: 0.05mg, Fiber: 0.1g, Sugar: 0.4g, Calcium: 833mg, Iron: 0.03mg