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Halloumi is a cheese made from a mix of goat’s and sheep’s milk (and sometimes cow’s milk), with a texture commonly described as "squeaky". Halloumi has a high melting point, meaning it can be easily fried or grilled. This means it’s commonly used as a meat alternative. The cheese is associated with the island of Cyprus, where it’s been produced for centuries, but it’s also popular throughout the eastern Mediterranean, in countries such as Turkey, Israel and Lebanon. By 2013, the demand for halloumi in the UK had surpassed that of every other country except Cyprus.
Cypriot halloumi cheese, £3.49/250g, olive shop
Odysea halloumi, £3.70/225g, Ocado
Essential Cypriot halloumi, £2.80, 250g
Check out plenty more halloumi recipe inspiration.
Slicing partway through the halloumi at regular intervals (hasselback) opens up more surface area, resulting in maximum crispiness. Serve this easy traybake with flatbreads and a green salad.
Halloumi fries can be on the table in just 15 minutes – we've served ours with a fat-free Greek yogurt dip with pomegranate molasses.
Warm, salty halloumi pairs brilliantly with sweet watermelon and fresh mint – ideal for a BBQ side dish.
A clever new way to serve your favourite squeaky cheese. Honeyed halloumi sits on top of a freekeh salad, which has a kick of heat thanks to jalapeño yogurt.
Make this vegetarian classic shine brighter with cubes of halloumi, harissa and a whack of red chilli.
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