So I just tried halloumi for the first time...

[BigFart]

It was those chilli halloumi kebabs from M&S.... it was the saltiest thing I’ve ever put in my mouth! I could only manage one but stupidly cooked all 4! Under the grill for 7-11 minutes as instructed, turning regularly.
So what do I do with the other 3? Stick em in the fridge for tomorrow? Can they be eaten cold?
Can’t imagine they’d be very nice cold. Can they be reheated?

I know this is a stupid post but... I’m confused. I just don’t know what to think? Did I like it? Did I not? I just don’t know.
I was expecting some sort of delicious mozzarella type thing... but it was salty and, well, very squeaky.

[MJMG2015]

Try a different brand! Yes, it's salty, but generally not 'as salty as sea water' & definitely not the saltiest thing I've had in my mouth 🤣

Love it grilled.

It's great cold as long as it's been well cooked!

[formerbabe]

Grate it finely and use on pasta like you would parmesan

[Holothane]

Oh I love an hallumi salad burger from our local chippy no chips. Wonderful.

[Ritascornershop]

I love it! We’ve been known to pretend it’s paneer and curry it. Also nice chopped small and put in tabbouleh.

[FippertyGibbett]

We dry fry it in the frying pan until brown and crispy.

[Crinkledbeetroot]

I love it! Currently have four packets in my fridge as I live in fear of running out!

[FAQs]

It’s lovely in the Maggie Meat free Halloumi spice bags. Chuck it in with peppers and courgettes and chunky onion 😋

[Squiffany]

@PonDeReplay

It’s known as squeaky cheese in our house! I’d risk reheating.

Same in ours too.

[PhilSwagielka]

If the saltiness bothers you, bung some sauce on it.

[drspouse]

Now I really want some halloumi.

[RealityExistsInTheHumanMind]

Yep, can definitely be eaten cold - or hot, or with salad or grilled, or you could soak it and re cook it.

It's cheese, it won't hurt you whatever you do with it.

[tornadoalley]

Don't like it at all. It's weird

[1starwars2]

Now I am vegan, halloumi is the only thing I miss....

[MintyCedric]

This recipe for beetroot and halloumi bulgar wheat salad is gorgeous. The sweetness of the beetroot and pomegranate really offsets the salty halloumi

[Peasinthefreezer]

Battered from our local Chip shop - yum.

[polkadotpjs]

As I'm eating a (not halloumi) cheese sandwich for tea I'm sad that I don't gabr halloumi. I'd eat cold or warm up the bits and have in bulgher wheat salad with cucumbers and tomatoes and beetroot

[SilverOtter]

Mmmmmm halloumi🤤

[MrsExpo]

.....halloumi ..... ..... (not envy) ....

What should you do with it? Do you have a bin OP?

[DonttouchthatLarry]

Yep we call it squeaky cheese too.

[HaggieMaggie]

Much love for haloumi from me 🧀

[AuntyPasta]

I can’t stand it either. I love salt and salty food but halloumi tastes like a spoonful of table salt to me. My mother hates salt and doesn’t add it to any food but loves halloumi

[MagnoliatheMagnificent]

There is definitely an art to cooking it. When it's squeaky it's horrid. Only twice have I had it properly cooked and it was lovely. Pan fried.

[Blondiney]

I've had saltier things in my mouth, many moons ago mind

[Sexnotgender]

Mmm, I love halloumi, I made halloumi fajitas for dinner tonight.

[Mollypolly2610]

Cook it in a frying pan that you’ve fried bacon in. Delicious