CYPRIOT FRIED HALOUMY CHEESE (SAGANAKI HALOUMI)

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With gluten free option. A very quick to prepare tasty meze. We enjoy this as a delicious breakfast item or it could always be a snack! I serve it with pita bread but a crusty bread would be very good. Modified from The Complete Middle East Cookbook by Tess Mallos, Cyprus section.

Provided by UmmBinat

Categories     Breakfast

Time 8m

Yield 4 , 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

8 ounces haloumy cheese (or 250g called "haloom" in Arabic)
flour, for coating (To be gluten free I use a mix of white rice flour and half the amount of tapioca starch)
olive oil (best to use unrefined)
1 lemon, cut in wedges
crusty bread (or pita bread or to be gluten free, rice crackers)

Steps:

  • Cut cheese into 1/4 inch slices, dip in water and dredge in flour if desired (I do like it this way).
  • Heat enough oil in a small frying pan to cover base, fry cheese until slightly golden on each side.
  • Squeeze some lemon on top and serve with rest of the lemon wedges and a crusty bread or some pita to dip into the lemon flavoured oil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 192.2, Fat 13.9, SaturatedFat 8.7, Cholesterol 36.4, Sodium 549, Carbohydrate 6.1, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 0.4, Protein 11.3

Sachin randhawa
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I'm allergic to dairy, so I can't try this recipe. :(


Yasitha Gunawardana
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This recipe is way too complicated. I gave up halfway through.


Joseph Woods
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my halloumi didn't get crispy. I'm not sure what I did wrong.


MD Tanvir Hasan Joy
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The halloumi was a bit too salty for my taste, but otherwise this recipe was great.


Gilbert Garcia
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This recipe is a keeper. It's easy to make and always turns out perfectly.


Kinsley Baucus
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I love how versatile this recipe is. You can serve it as an appetizer, main course, or even a side dish.


Wisdom Nzekwe
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The halloumi is delicious and the lemon-herb sauce is the perfect complement.


Peshoo khan
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I tried this recipe for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the halloumi and it was gone in minutes.


Kimberly yamauchi
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I love the contrast of the crispy exterior and the soft, gooey interior of the halloumi. It's the perfect appetizer or main course.


Vista Wan
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This is my go-to recipe for fried halloumi. It's simple, delicious, and always a hit with my friends and family.


Anne Maina
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. It's a quick and easy weeknight meal that the whole family loves.


Kenti Don
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This was my first time making fried halloumi and it was amazing! The cheese was perfectly crispy on the outside and soft and gooey on the inside. I loved the tangy flavor of the lemon juice and the freshness of the herbs. I will definitely be making