Grillen halloumi
From pan fried halloumi to grilled halloumi , there are plenty of options for how to cook Halloumi cheese, this delicious Mediterranean cheese! The first method is grilled halloumi in a grill pan and the second is pan fried halloumi with honey and sesame seeds. Both of which will give you a delicious result each time!
How to cook Halloumi cheese (Pan fried and Grilled Halloumi recipe)
It is a semi-hard and unripened cheese that is tangy and salty. Halloumi cheese has become increasingly popular in recent years as both an ingredient in Mediterranean dishes and as part of modern fusion cuisine. Halloumi Cheese: A block of halloumi around g or 8 ounces works well for two portions. Tip: Use the best honey you have here as you can really taste the flavour in the finished dish.
How to Grill Halloumi Cheese
To prepare this fried Halloumi remove the cheese from the packaging and use some kitchen towel to dry it, then cut it into eight pieces. Heat a thick bottom frying pan over medium heat and toast the sesame seeds for around 1 minute until colored. Remove from the pan, making sure you wipe out any stray seeds. Return the pan to the heat, add oil and heat until shimmering, then add the cheese.
Cook on each side for minutes until golden. Spoon the honey over the cheese, then flip and as soon as the honey starts to bubble, remove it from the heat.
How to Grill Restaurant-Worthy Halloumi
Serve with lemon juice drizzled over it, the remaining honey from the pan over it and topped with sesame seeds. Using a mixture of peppercorns, including green and pink on the halloumi adds a variety of different flavors to the cheese. Pink peppercorns work particularly well. However, regular freshly ground black pepper is a delicious alternative. Instead of pepper or honey and sesame seeds, other variations that can be added to halloumi include garlic, herbs such as oregano or basil, cumin, chili flakes, lemon juice, olive oil and paprika.
Other creative additions could include sautéed mushrooms, grated apple, or even diced tomatoes. Whatever you decide to add to your dish, be sure to balance out the flavors to get the desired taste. Leftover grilled halloumi can be stored in the refrigerator for up to three days.
To store, wrap it tightly in foil or place it in an airtight container. Alternatively, you can also reheat it in a microwave. Before serving, make sure to check that the halloumi has been heated all the way through. Popular options include salads Greek salad roasted vegetables, couscous, rice, or quinoa. You could also serve fried or grilled halloumi alongside some village bread , pita bread and hummus for a delicious and filling meal.
For something more unique, try serving it with grilled fruit such as peaches, plums, or apricots for a sweet and savory dish. Your email address will not be published. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Thank you for signing up to our newsletter! You will shortly receive an email from Eli asking you to confirm your email address!
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