How to cook halloumi perfectly. I think halloumi might just be my favourite cheese ever and thats really saying something when you know how much of a cheese addict I am. Halloumi is the king of cheeses. Its soft, its salty, its gooey, its crispy, its stringy all at the same time. I know there are some people who will disagree with me about halloumi, and say that its too hard, or too rubbery, or too oily  but you just need to know how to cook it correctly So heres how to cook halloumi perfectly. Lets start at the beginningWhat is halloumi Halloumi is a Cypriot cheese made from sheeps, goats, and or cows milks. Its quite unusual as far as cheese goes, because you can fry it up and it wont melt away into oblivion like a lot of other cheeses would it keeps its shape, and softens up just enough to become nice and gooey in the middle. Its understandably used a lot in Cypriot cuisine as well as Greek, Turkish, etc., but I personally think its great to use in all sorts of contexts even in a humble sandwich. In the UK, halloumi is available in pretty much all supermarkets. Its often rolled in dried herbs usually mint before being sold which explains the little black dots you can see on the halloumi in my photosModern Scotcheroos everyones favorite chocolatecovered peanut butter rice krispie bars, with a few modern swaps for less refined sugar. Okay, so youve got your halloumi. Now how do you cook the stuff How to cook halloumi. Step 1 slice the halloumi. Step 1 is an easy one just get your slice on. I personally like to use fairly thick slices of halloumi I find that if theyre too thin, they dry up and become a bit hard. This week has gone by super fast and tomorrow is already Friday On Saturday night, Im going to see the Secret Life of Pets, cant wait One thing my pets do. If you like my recipes, dont forget to follow me on social media Facebook for recipe updates and occasional chatter Instagram for everyday life stuff. Apple Strudel Bars with cinnamon and nutmeg, which is a great flavor combination with the apples. Select the right apples to use for these bars and other recipes in. Snickers are one of my absolute favorite candy bars When my friend Lori shared this dip recipe, I knew I would have to try it. Ranch Sauce. She told me that she loved dipping. Rice Krispies recipes for every occasion. You will find recipes for squares, treats, appetizers, dinners, snacks, desserts and special occasions. This is my moms recipe. Whats different about how I make it is the method not the ingredients. Using the microwave is key to not overcooking I get requests to make. Thick slices go nice and gooey in the middle. Step 2 Add the halloumi to a dry frying pan. You dont need to use any oil in your pan. Since the halloumi releases some liquid as it cooks anyway, it doesnt tend to stick but its worth using a good quality non stick pan anyway, just in case. Turn the heat up to medium high, and let it do its thing. Step 3 Cook the first side of the halloumi. After a minute or two, the halloumi will begin to release some liquid. Dont flip the cheese just yet. Wait until the liquid has all been released, and any excess liquid has evaporated. As you can see, a salty substance will be left in the pan, which will turn golden brown when all the liquid has gone. Step 4 Flip the halloumi. At this point, the underside of the halloumi should be a beautiful golden brown if not, leave it an extra minute or so. Be careful though, as it will crisp up quite quickly at this point. When the underside is browned to your liking, flip each slice over, and repeat with the other side. This time it will brown a lot quicker, as all the liquid has already been released it should only take about a minute this time. Step 5 Enjoy Halloumi recipes. Now that youve got some perfectly crispy fried halloumi, heres some recipe inspiration White wine mushroom bruschetta with halloumi. Sesame crusted halloumi with Asian slaw. Grilled halloumi tacos with mango salsa. Smoky halloumi pasta bake from A Mummy Too. Falafel and halloumi kebabs with peanut butter marinade from Tinned Tomatoes. Halloumi, sun dried tomato and rocket sandwich. Warm quinoa salad with grilled halloumi and parsley dressing. Fried halloumi salad with pomegranate grapes from Fuss Free Flavours. Grilled tomatoes and peppers with halloumi cheese from Coffee and Vanilla. If you like my recipes, dont forget to follow me on social mediaFacebook for recipe updates and occasional chatterInstagram for everyday life stuffPinterest for things that make me hungryTwitter for all the other nonsense.