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Fried to a browned perfection, this chewy, slightly salty Fried Halloumi is the perfect foil for eating with warm flatbreads.
FRIED HALLOUMI
Try some Fried Halloumi dunked in Turkish Muhammara Dip for an amazing Middle Eastern treat. Or plain with just a drizzle of fabulous extra-virgin olive oil and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro!
Halloumi is a fabulous semi-hard cheese from Cyprus. It’s unripened and brined from a blend of goat’s and sheep’s milk, and sometimes even cow’s milk. Halloumi is similar to mozzarella in texture, but because it’s brined, it imparts a salty taste and lovely depth of flavor.
It’s perfect for grilling or frying because it doesn’t melt easily, having a very high melting point. That enables Halloumi slices or chunks to retain their shape when cooked.
The heat softens the rubbery-textured cheese at bit, while mellowing out the salty taste. And that’s what makes it fabulous as a fried appetizer served with warm, fluffy flatbreads.
A popular addition to a Middle Eastern Feast, frying halloumi creates a truly unique taste treat. It’s chewy and toothsome, so don’t expect it to melt in your mouth!
Fried halloumi is best served warm, and you can complement it in any number of ways. I’ll tell you a little more about that in just a minute.
HANUKKAH – THE LIFESTYLE DIVA WAY
How would you like to plan a fabulous and stress-free Hanukkah this year?
My Hanukkah Holiday Planner PDF will take you through all the planning necessary for a stressless Hanukkah week. From baking to gift-giving, I’ve got you covered every which way but loose!
Just like those Ronco commercials we love to hate, I’ve got one more thing to help you celebrate a fabulous Hanukkah.
How about celebrating Hanukkah this year with a set of Hanukkah Celebration Countdown Treat Bags?
They’re kind of like a Jewish version of an Advent calendar used for Christmas.
I’ve created two different designs, one with menorahs lit with the night’s 
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HOW ELSE CAN YOU SERVE FRIED HALLOUMI?
Next I’m sharing one of my all time favorite Middle Eastern sauces that takes this Fried Halloumi recipe to the next level of YUM!
I think you’re going to love my Turkish Muhammara Dip with some Fried Halloumi! (Both recipes are part of my Middle Eastern Hanukkah Celebration Feast menu! I’ll tell you more about it a little later in this article.)
FRIED HALLOUMI IN MUHAMMARA DIP
Turkish Muhammara Dip is a delicious red pepper sauce made from charred red peppers, walnuts and Pomegranate Molasses. It’s both savory and a little sweet, making it a perfect complement to my Fried Halloumi recipe.
I personally love scooping up a piece of Fried Halloumi with a dollop of Turkish Muhammara Dip. The combination is positively outstanding on a piece of warm homemade flatbread.
And my recipe for No Yeast Cilantro Oil Flatbread is so fast and easy, you’ll wonder how you’ve ever eaten Middle Eastern foods without them!
CLICK HERE TO READ THE RECIPE POSTS: TURKISH MUHAMMARA DIP and NO YEAST CILANTRO OIL FLATBREAD
MIDDLE EASTERN HANUKKAH CELEBRATION FEAST
If you’re like me, I enjoy “mixing it up” a little during Hanukkah week. Why not serve a Middle Eastern Hanukkah Celebration Feast for one of your nightly celebratory meals?
This delicious menu features 6 different Middle Eastern treats that combine to make a fabulous Hanukkah buffet.
And what will be on the menu that evening?
- Cheese and Broccoli Rabe Bourekas in phyllo
- Potato Saffron Bourekas in puff pastry
- Fried Halloumi (Israeli fried cheese appetizer)
- No Yeast Cilantro Oil Flatbreads
- Moroccan Zaalouk Dip (eggplant & tomato relish)
- Turkish Muhammara Dip (roasted red peppers, walnuts and pomegranate molasses)
CLICK HERE TO GET ALL THE RECIPE FOR THESE FABULOUS DISHES: MIDDLE EASTERN HANUKKAH CELEBRATION FEAST
HANUKKAH HOLIDAY PLANNER PDF
Since we celebrate Hanukkah eight nights in a row, that’s a lot of meals to plan ahead of time! And you definitely 
don’t want to get bored of the food during such a fun and festive holiday, right?
So do yourself a favor and plan trying some fabulous Middle Eastern fare during the long anticipated week of Hanukkah!
I just mentioned how much planning it takes to celebrate an 8 day holiday. And being a self-proclaimed lifestyle diva, I would be remiss if I didn’t offer to help!
I’ve created a fabulous Hanukkah Holiday Planner PDF that will help you with all the planning for a stress-free Hanukkah.
Not only is it chock-full of planning sheets, it also has four pages dedicated the religious portion of Hanukkah’s celebration. I’ve even included the rules for playing a rousing game of Dreidel!
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Fried Halloumi Recipe
Fried to a browned perfection, this chewy, slightly salty brined cheese is the perfect foil for eating with warm flatbreads. Try it dunked in Turkish Muhammara Dip for an amazing MIddle Eastern treat!
Ingredients
- 8 oz. block of halloumi cheese
- Extra virgin olive oil for cooking, plus more for serving
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- 1. Heat a nonstick frying pan over high heat. Add enough olive oil to cover the bottom of pan.
- 2. Cut the cheese into thick slices or large chunks. Dry the halloumi by blotting them with a paper towel.
- 3. When oil begins to shimmer, add cheese, keeping the pieces separate to help brown evenly. Cook on first side for 2 minutes, or until it develops a nicely browned crust. Turn carefully with tongs and cook second side a minute or so, until brown.
- 4. Place cheese on a plate drizzle with olive oil, a few grinds of freshly ground pepper and a sprinkle of fresh chopped cilantro.
- 5. Serve with warm flatbreads or bread.
Nutrition Information
Yield 6 Serving Size 1Amount Per Serving Calories 134Total Fat 11gSaturated Fat 5gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 5gCholesterol 30mgSodium 237mgCarbohydrates 1gFiber 0gSugar 0gProtein 8g
Nutritional information should be considered an estimate only; please consult a registered dietician, nutritionist, or your physician for specific health-related questions. Please note that the recipe above is published using a recipe card plugin, with preexisting software which can auto-calculate metric measurements, as well as change the number of servings. Metric conversions and changes to the number of servings (resulting in different ingredient amounts) will only appear in the ingredient list, and are not changed within the step-by-step directions of the recipe.
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