How to cook halloumi
You had us at fried cheese. Squeaky, salty and delightful, halloumi is finally getting the recognition it deserves for being so quick to cook and delicious. Here's the basic way to cook halloumi so you can add it into everything.
Ingredients
- 250g/9oz halloumi cheese
- ½ a lemon, juice only (optional)
- drizzle olive oil (optional)
- freshly ground black pepper
Method
Slice the halloumi into ½cm/¼in thick slices.
Heat a dry frying pan over a medium heat, then add the cheese. Allow to toast for 2–3 minutes, or until the halloumi is golden-brown. Flip and repeat on the other side.
Season with black pepper and drizzle with the lemon juice and olive oil, if using.