Halloumicheesewithlemonandoliveoil Recipes

HALLOUMI CHEESE WITH LEMON AND OLIVE OIL

Steps:

• Slice the halloumi into 1/4 inch thick slices.
• Char-grill or pan-fry the cheese in the olive oil until lightly browned.
• Drizzle over the lemon juice and cracked black pepper.
• Serve.

HALLOUMI WITH SPICED LEEKS

Steps:

• Slice leeks fairly finely. Cut the cheese into slice about 8mm thick then cut each slice in half to make squarish pieces.
• Heat the oil in a frying pan, put in the cheese and fry for 1-2 minutes until golden brown on one side, then flip the pieces over and fry the other side.
• Drain the cheese on kitchen paper and leave on one side.
• Put the leeks in the frying pan and stir-fry for about 5 minutes or until they are just tender. Then add the cumin seeds and stir for a moment or two longer. Add the lime juice and season with salt and pepper.
• Put the cheese back into the pan with the leeks and heat through for a few minutes.
• Serve on warm plates.

GRILLED HALLOUMI CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat grill to high heat.
• Brush cheese with 2 tablespoons oil. Grill on each side for 2 to 3 minutes until well marked. Remove from the grill. Pour marinade over the cheese and toss. Slice cheese into 1/2-inch pieces and serve.
• In a bowl, stir all the ingredients together.

HALLOUMI CHEESE WITH CARAMELISED BALSAMIC VINEGAR

Steps:

• Prepare dressing by heating balsamic vinegar in a small saucepan over medium heat.
• Add sugar and stir until it caramelises and mixture changes to a darker colour.
• Take off heat and set aside to cool for 1-2 minutes.
• Whisk in olive oil and add seasoning to taste.
• Unwrap the Halloumi cheese and cut into six slices.
• Season flour with salt and pepper and coat pieces of Halloumi with flour on both sides.
• Heat Oil in a frying pan until very hot and add Halloumi pieces.
• Fry one or two minutes on each side until golden brown.
• Pour half of dressing on warm plate until it covers the whole plate evenly.
• Add cheese pour the rest of the dressing on top.
• Garnish with sprigs of parsley and serve with hot pitta bread.

GRILLED HALOUMI CHEESE AND LEMON

Steps:

• Prepare a gas grill for direct-heat cooking over moderately high heat.
• Cut 8 thin slices from lemons, then squeeze enough juice from remainder to measure 2 tablespoons and put in a bowl.
• Halve cheese diagonally, then cut each triangle, cut side down, into 1/3-inch-thick slices.
• Mince garlic and mash to a paste with a pinch of salt using side of a large heavy knife, then add to lemon juice. Whisk in salt and sugar until dissolved, then add 1/4 cup oil, whisking until combined.
• Separately toss lemon slices and cheese each with 1/2 tablespoon dressing.
• Brush both sides of bread with remaining 2 tablespoons oil.
• Grill bread, cheese, and lemon slices on grill rack, covered, turning over once (use a metal spatula to scrape under cheese to loosen before turning), until bread is toasted (2 to 3 minutes total), grill marks appear on cheese (3 to 4 minutes total), and lemons begin to wilt (4 to 6 minutes total).
• Whisk dill into remaining dressing. Divide bread among 4 small plates and top with cheese and lemon slices. Drizzle with dressing and serve immediately.