Easy Fried Halloumi Recipe (Crispy & Creamy) - Little Sunny Kitchen (2024)

FAQs

Why soak halloumi before frying? ›

Why do you soak halloumi before cooking? While completely optional, many swear by this step for a softer, more flavourful, and sweeter result that will set your halloumi apart from all others. The easiest method is to soak the whole block of cheese in cold water for at least two hours (or overnight if you have time).

My halloumi is too tough / rubbery

This can happen when it's cooked for too long in the oven, so next time try a lower cook time or thicker slices. It can also happen when it's been sitting out for too long, or with reheated halloumi.

The cheese should soften as it cooks, but no liquid should escape, and it won't melt. You can poke it with a spatula to test its consistency. A popular addition to a Greek meze table, frying halloumi creates a unique treat. It's chewy—don't expect it to melt in your mouth—and it's delicious.

Place the cooled cheese in an airtight container or wrap it tightly in plastic wrap. Properly stored, cooked halloumi will last about a week in the fridge. Freezing: I can't recommend freezing this halloumi cheese recipe. It alters the texture and flavors, resulting in a rubbery mess.

What is halloumi? Originating from Cyprus, halloumi is a semi-hard, un-ripened, brined cheese that can be made from cow, sheep or goat's milk. It can be eaten raw but is truly delicious cooked, having a high melting point, makes it an excellent choice for grilling or frying.

The haloumi is packed into zip locked bags and cold salt brine is added. The salt is the only way to preserve the haloumi and if you find the haloumi is too salty then take the piece of cheese that you intend to use out of the bag and wash the curd with hot water. The hotter the water the more salt removed.

How do you tell if halloumi cheese is bad? Spoiled halloumi cheese can be easily identified. If the cheese has become slimy or developed a mold, it's time to toss it out. Moreover, a strong sour smell or change in color can also indicate that the cheese is past its prime.

Halloumi will keep in the refrigerator for as long as a year, if it's unopened. Once opened, store it in the refrigerator in salt water in an airtight container for up to two weeks. Or wrap it tightly in waxed paper, parchment paper or cheese wrap. Rewrap in fresh paper whenever you unwrap it.

When eaten regularly in large quantities halloumi can be considered unhealthy, as this fried cheese is pretty high in saturated fat and salt. However, when eaten sporadically as part of a balanced diet, halloumi has a range of health benefits, as it's high in calcium and protein.

Cheeses that have a high melting point can be fried. While the cheese melts slightly, it will generally retain its shape in the fryer or skillet. Popular fried cheese options are cheese curds, queso blanco, halloumi, paneer, mozzarella, bread cheese, certain cheddars, and provolone.

Are halloumi fries like mozzarella sticks? ›

These halloumi fries are Middle Eastern style mozzarella sticks made with only 4 ingredients – flour, eggs, panko and non-melting halloumi!

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Lay the halloumi slices in the hot oil, making sure they're not overcrowded. Cook for 1-2 minutes on each side until golden brown. Serve immediately while hot and crispy.

If you can't find it, most traditional grocery stores have what's known as "grilling cheese." Halloumi cheese and grilling cheeses are similar in style, but because of legal proprietary reasons, grilling cheeses made in the U.S. or Canada cannot be called halloumi.

Halloumi is stored in brine to preserve it without slime for an extended period, typically at least 60 days, while maintaining its texture and preventing spoilage. Influence of Salting Method on the Chemical and Texture Characteristics of Ovine Halloumi Cheese.

If you're using a non-stick pan, you don't need to add any oil. Since the halloumi releases some liquid as it cooks anyway, it doesn't tend to stick – but it's worth using a good quality non-stick pan anyway, just in case. Turn the heat up to medium, and let it do its thing.

Yes, you can eat halloumi raw, and here's how

Golden-delicious grilled or fried halloumi creates a texture and flavour which pairs so well with both cooked and raw vegetables, meats, in burgers, wraps or for breakfast. There are so many other ideas for using halloumi.

Halloumi will keep in the refrigerator for as long as a year, if it's unopened. Once opened, store it in the refrigerator in salt water in an airtight container for up to two weeks. Or wrap it tightly in waxed paper, parchment paper or cheese wrap. Rewrap in fresh paper whenever you unwrap it.