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Halloumi

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Pinkyupupup · 11/07/2026 15:28

What do you do with it/have with it, how do you cook it?

I have some, some salad, wraps, hummus etc

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ExquisiteSocialSkills · 13/07/2026 07:38

Mauro711 · 11/07/2026 16:08

Ah yes, I also do grated carrots, grated halloumi, grated onion, a raw egg, breadcrumbs, crispy chili oil, seasoning and then I make carrot patties with it. It's delicious.

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This sounds nice, I’m going to try it.

Roundthemaypole · 12/07/2026 00:53

Couscous, roast vegetables, griddled halloumi with a mint and yoghurt sauce.

What does soaking halloumi do to the texture? Doesn't it wash away the mint?

Gengha · 11/07/2026 23:13

I cook it on a griddle pan I love it with tomatoes cuts through the saltiness well

TheDogsMother · 11/07/2026 23:10

To me it’s a tasteless squeaky thing. Yes you can add these flavours but why ? Just eat something else that tastes nice (and doesn’t squeak).

Judystilldreamsofhorses · 11/07/2026 23:08

The other day I cooked off sliced chorizo with grated garlic, chucked in a jar of queen butter beans with their stock, added some cream, frozen spinach and frozen peas, simmered until the veg was cooked, then topped with grilled halloumi with a drizzle of hot honey to serve - it was really good, we just had it with some crusty bread. (Also we are in Scotland so no heatwave!)

Bufftailed · 11/07/2026 23:08

Fried and put in tacos with spicy corn, avocado, yogurt & chipotle

MotherofPufflings · 11/07/2026 23:03

I use it as an alternative to paneer in Indian recipes, much to the horror of my Indian daughter in law. I think it has more flavour.

HoskinsChoice · 11/07/2026 22:52

Pinkyupupup · 11/07/2026 17:19

Halloumi.

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What did the cheese say to himself in the mirror?

NewDogOwner · 11/07/2026 20:22

Make fries: roll in a mix of flour, salt, pepper and smoked paprika and then shallow/ deep/ air fry

bruffin · 11/07/2026 19:30

unsevered67 · 11/07/2026 19:17

I agree with this. Makes the texture much nicer. After soaking you can slice a bit thinner , coat in egg and katsu bread cry. Then fry- makes delicious halloumi burgers

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We never soak it , totally unnecessary

unsevered67 · 11/07/2026 19:17

BirthdayTrash · 11/07/2026 16:13

Whatever you do, soak the slices or cubes in plain boiling water for 5 mins before draining and patting dry and cooking. It makes the texture utterly gorgeous.

I agree with this. Makes the texture much nicer. After soaking you can slice a bit thinner , coat in egg and katsu bread cry. Then fry- makes delicious halloumi burgers

Rothburypixie · 11/07/2026 19:10

Uncooked with Watermelon

VelveteenRabbit1 · 11/07/2026 19:09

We have lamb and halloumi flatbreads

SqueakyFromme · 11/07/2026 19:09

@likelysuspect i have found Feta is fine until opened then it needs using, keeps a little longer if sealed in a container with its brine, like mozzarella. Not really an issue for me as it gets used quickly though. Jamie Oliver said once to grate any ‘leftover’ cheese bits and freeze it for cooking, that works well too.

LivelySquid · 11/07/2026 19:09

www.yorkshiredamascheese.co.uk

This company make it and have lots of tips

likelysuspect · 11/07/2026 19:05

You dont have to cook it by the way.

Interesting about the 'age' of halloumi, Im guessing they mean properly aged and not just left to dry out in my fridge aged, but I still eat it, I eat cheese way way way past the supposed date on the packet even if it is opened. I had a feta once that must have been about 18 months in the fridge, lovely it was. Same with lots of cheese, including cottage cheese.

SqueakyFromme · 11/07/2026 18:55

This thread is Halloumi Heaven I’m going to bookmark thanks to all for the wonderful and simple suggestions

cupfinalchaos · 11/07/2026 17:50

I have a lovely simple salad- slice hallumi and lightly grill both sides with dried thyme and black sesame. Open a packet of rocket, drizzle a few drops of garlic oil, sprinkle with roasted pistachios, scatter the hallumi in the rocket leaves and top with a little shaved Parmesan. Serve with lemon wedges.

MadamDicey · 11/07/2026 17:47

Ive Just had some fried with some honey , with salad

awoombawee · 11/07/2026 17:44

Pinkyupupup · 11/07/2026 17:19

Halloumi.

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😂😂 Ok fair enough

metalstrawsarecoldbutnotsoggy · 11/07/2026 17:22

Grated in to a frying pan with a bit of oil, some hot honey and crack an egg on top. Fry till egg white is set and a bit crispy but yolk is still runny. Yum.

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Pinkyupupup · 11/07/2026 17:19

awoombawee · 11/07/2026 17:15

What are we supposed to vote for?

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Halloumi.

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awoombawee · 11/07/2026 17:15

Pinkyupupup · 11/07/2026 15:28

What do you do with it/have with it, how do you cook it?

I have some, some salad, wraps, hummus etc

What are we supposed to vote for?

CanterThroughChaos · 11/07/2026 17:15

burger topping

ByHardyCat · 11/07/2026 17:13

Watermelon and mint!

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