Fried Cheese
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This fried cheese is often served for breakfast and sometimes even as an appetizer. Halloumi has a great brine flavor with texture that holds up to frying.
Recipe type: Breakfast
Serves: 4 slices
Ingredients
- 6 oz. halloumi cheese
- 1 TB. extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 medium Persian cucumber, sliced
- 1 medium tomato, sliced
- 10 fresh mint leaves
Instructions
- Slice halloumi cheese into 4 equal slices. Layer 2 paper towels, lay out cheese on the paper towels, let it dry for 3 minutes. Turn over cheese, and let dry for 3 more minutes.
- Preheat a nonstick pan over medium-low heat. Add extra-virgin olive oil and cheese slices, and cook for 4 minutes per side or until golden brown.
- Arrange cheese on a plate with sliced Persian cucumber, sliced tomato, and fresh mint leaves. Enjoy with pita bread.
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Definition
Halloumi cheese is an unripened brined cheese that originated in Cyprus and is very popular in Greece, Turkey, and Lebanon. It has a high melting point, so it's great for frying or grilling.
Halloumi cheese is an unripened brined cheese that originated in Cyprus and is very popular in Greece, Turkey, and Lebanon. It has a high melting point, so it's great for frying or grilling.
Nutrition Information
Serving size: 1 slice Calories: 178 Fat: 14g Saturated fat: 8g Carbohydrates: 4g Sodium: 423mg Fiber: 1g Protein: 10g Cholesterol: 29mg