Halloumi fries

Most people associate Halloumi with Greece, but it actually originated in Cyprus in the Medieval Byzantine period, then gained popularity throughout the rest of the Middle East region.

Traditionally it is made with a blend of goats and sheep milk, however, in countries where it’s difficult to source these milks, it can also be made with cow’s milk.

Halloumi has a distinctive layered texture similar to mozzarella and has a salty flavour due to it being brined in a salt water solution

The unique characteristic of halloumi is that it does not melt when grilled because of its high melting point.  This is due to the fact that it is cooked twice.

Halloumi fries

Pooja Yadav

Soft, delicious cheese is pepped up with spicy paprika to create a fabulous side dish worthy as an accompaniment to any summer's evening meal. Serve alongside burgers, salads or grilled fish

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Prep Time 6 mins

Total Time 20 mins

Course Appetizer

Cuisine Mediterranean

Servings 7

Equipment

• Knife, Shallow heavy bottom pan or air fryer

Ingredients

  

• 80gm APF
• 2 pack halloumi, sliced
• 2-3 tsp paprika
• 1-2 chillies desserts , finely chopped
• 2tbsp coriander finely chopped
• 150-160 gm greek yoghurt

Instructions

 

• In a bowl, mix the flour and paprika, then use to lightly coat the halloumi.
• Add the oil to a wide, deep, heavy-based pan, so that it fills to a depth of about 1 1/2cm, and heat until sizzling. Add a few pieces of halloumi at a time and fry for 1-2 mins, turning with tongs, until golden and crispy all over. Transfer to a piece of kitchen paper and repeat with the remaining halloum
• Sprinkle the fries with salt, toss to coat, then divide between paper cones or bowls. Stir the coriander into the yogurt; season. Scatter the chilli over the fries and serve with the yogurt.

Notes

Make sure the oil is hot before cooking the halloumi fries.  You only need just enough oil to cover the bottom of your frying pan.

Halloumi can be found in the cheese section of most major supermarkets. If you're having trouble locating it you could also try a Mediterranean deli.

Just like other fries, halloumi fries don't keep or reheat well, so enjoy them hot and fresh.

I wouldn't recommend it. Halloumi fries don't reheat well (just like potato fries!), so eat those fries while they're fresh.

Feel free to experiment with other spice mixes. Oregano or mint would be great.