Chef at 16:01, 15 April 2015

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[[Image:Halloumi cheese.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Halloumi cheese, grilling]]
'''Halloumi''' is a cheese indigenous to Cyprus and the East Mediterranean. It is traditionally made from a mixture of [[goats' milk]] and [[sheep's' milk]], although some halloumi can be bought that also contains [[cows' milk]]. Commercial halloumi contains more [[cows' milk]] than [[goat]] and [[sheep]] [[milk]]. This reduces the cost but changes the taste and the [[grilling]] properties.

The cheese is white, with a distinctive layered texture, similar to [[mozzarella]], and has a salty flavour. It is stored in its natural juices with salt-water. It is often garnished with [[mint]]. The [[mint]] adds to the taste while some claim that it has natural antibacterial action that was traditionally helpful to increase the life of the cheese.

It is used in cooking, as it can be fried until brown without melting due to its higher-than-normal melting point, making it a good cheese for frying or grilling (such as in saganaki), as an ingredient in salads, or fried and served with vegetables. Cypriots like eating halloumi with watermelon in the warm months, and as halloumi and lounza - a combination of halloumi cheese and either a slice of smoked [[pork]], or a soft lamb [[sausage]].

'''This cheese is brilliant as a barbecue starter (and as a conversation piece).''' Just slice thinly and grill and the barbecue or a griddle pan. Serve with a simple salad as finger nibbles.
==See also==

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Chef at 16:01, 15 April 2015