The Traditional Cyprus Sandwich With Halloumi Onions And Tomato Recipes
THE TRADITIONAL CYPRUS SANDWICH WITH HALLOUMI, ONIONS AND TOMATO
I first had one of these wonderful sandwiches just after I had moved to Cyprus; I remember sitting in an old, rundown taverna with a chilled Keo beer, whilst gazing out towards the deep blue Mediterranean Sea! Bliss! They are usually made in long, fat finger rolls, similar to hoagies or sub rolls, but you can also make them with pitta bread or other shapes of bread rolls. Halloumi is a traditional Cypriot cheese, which is still made locally by lots of Cypriot ladies - you often see the cheeses "hanging out to dry" in old, but hopefully clean (?) tights or stockings! Halloumi is an extremely good cheese for cooking, it maintains its shape and becomes toasty and slightly salty when fried or grilled. You can buy packs of good quality Cypriot Halloumi cheese in most supermarkets or in a delicatessen. It can last for up to ONE year when bought in a vacuum-sealed pack! Halloumi is the Greek Cypriot name for this cheese, the Turkish Cypriots call it Hellim - it is the same cheese however, and the best cheese is made with 100% sheep's milk. You will find these sandwiches all over Cyprus in different guises, this is my favourite combination.
Provided by French Tart
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 10m
Yield 1 Cyprus Sandwich, 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Put 2 teaspoons of the olive oil into a frying pan and cook the onions over a medium heat until soft and slightly coloured, set aside.
- Put the remaining 1 teaspoon of oil into the frying pan and fry the halloumi slices over a medium to high heat on both sides, until golden brown and crispy around the edges.
- Cut the roll in half, and place the halloumi slices on one half and then squeeze the lemon juice over the cooked cheese slices. Sprinkle a few oregano leaves over the cheese before adding the sliced tomatoes and cooked onions.
- Place the other half of the roll on top of the cheese and the filling. Gently press the two halves together.
- Put the filled roll into a pre-heated griddle, Panini, George Foreman or sandwich grill for about 2 minutes, or until the bread roll is crisp and golden brown.
- Serve immediately with fresh lettuce leaves and a handful of black olives -- and don't forget the ice cold Keo or Efes beer!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 313.7, Fat 16.2, SaturatedFat 2.2, Sodium 316, Carbohydrate 36.1, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 4.6, Protein 6.8
HALLOUMI WITH SPICED LEEKS
Make and share this Halloumi With Spiced Leeks recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Missy Wombat
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 15m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 339.6, Fat 14.7, SaturatedFat 2, Sodium 71.5, Carbohydrate 51.4, Fiber 6.4, Sugar 14, Protein 5.4
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