Fried Halloumi
Quick and easy fried halloumi with a golden crust and soft centre. A versatile cheese dish perfect for salads, starters, or Mediterranean-style meals.
Ingredients
- 250 g halloumi cheese
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Seeds from 1 pomegranate optional, or substitute with lingonberries
- Fresh mint leaves
Instructions
- Slice the halloumi into finger-thick pieces or sticks.
- Toss the slices lightly with olive oil and black pepper.
- Heat a frying pan or grill pan over medium-high heat until hot.
- Fry the halloumi for about 2–3 minutes per side, until the surface turns golden brown.
- Remove from the pan and let it cool slightly before serving.
- Scatter pomegranate seeds over the fried halloumi and finish with torn fresh mint leaves.
Notes
- Fry halloumi quickly in a hot pan. Cooking it too long can make the texture rubbery.
- Fried halloumi works well in salads, grain bowls, or as part of a grilled vegetable platter.
- Fresh basil or parsley can be used instead of mint.
- Halloumi is also excellent when cooked on the grill during barbecue season.
If the cheese is very salty, soak the slices in cold water for 10–15 minutes.
Nutrition
Calories: 249kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 14gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 751mgPotassium: 62mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 629mgIron: 0.1mg
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