Halloumi Cheese: Grilled or Pan-Fried
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Halloumi Cheese: Grilled or Pan-Fried
Description
Halloumi Cheese: Grilled or Pan-Fried focuses on transforming this naturally salty cheese into a more palatable dish. The recipe involves slicing the halloumi into one-ounce pieces and cooking them either on a preheated grill pan greased with olive oil or fried in a nonstick skillet with olive oil. Both methods aim to brown the cheese for 3 to 5 minutes per side, creating a crisp outer layer while maintaining a firm, slightly springy inside. Cooking reduces the salty and rubbery qualities halloumi can have when uncooked, enhancing its flavor and texture.
After cooking, the cheese should be served immediately while warm, preserving its appealing texture and taste. The recipe also suggests continuing to cook the slices if initially the browning is insufficient, by flipping again to achieve the preferred color.
Halloumi can complement fresh salads, grilled vegetables, or be served on its own as a satisfying appetizer or snack. Its versatility makes it suitable for various meals where a salty, semi-firm cheese is desired.
Leftover cooked halloumi can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to five days and reheated gently in the microwave at half power to retain its texture without overcooking. The recipe emphasizes cooking halloumi fresh for the best experience but acknowledges storage options.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces halloumi cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil extra-virgin; or olive oil spray
Instructions
- Slice the halloumi block into eight one-ounce slices.
Grilled Halloumi:
- Heat a nonstick grill pan over medium heat for about 5 minutes. I use a double-burnet grill pan.
- Grease the grill with olive oil. Place the cheese slices in the pan (in two batches if necessary). Cook them until crisp and browned, for about 3-5 minutes per side.
- Serve immediately, while the cheese is still warm.
Pan-Fried Halloumi:
- Heat the olive oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat.
- Add the cheese slices and fry until browned, 3-5 minutes per side.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Eating halloumi without cooking results in a rubbery, very salty texture; cooking softens and improves flavor and texture.
- If cheese pieces are too pale, flip and cook longer on each side to achieve desired browning.
- Leftover cooked halloumi can be refrigerated up to five days and reheated at 50% microwave power for best texture retention.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8slices
Amount Per Serving
Calories 105 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1slice | |
| Calories | 105kcal | 5% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Sodium | 297mg | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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