Baked Halloumi fries 🍟

Halloumi is the god of all cheeses.

This Cypriot origin cheese is loved for its robust texture and umami flavour. Keep in mind, it is salty on its own! What I love about these fries are it has a lovely crunch on the outside and a soft cheesy inside. And what’s more Halloumi has a high melting point which makes it hold its shape on frying and grilling thereby increasing its versatility!

It’s a perfect addition as a starter and a quick option to stave off the hunger pangs !!!

Happy Baking ♥️

Ingredients

Halloumi – 200g

Bread crumbs – 1/2 cup

Semolina – 1/4 cup

Paprika powder- 1 tsp

Salt – a generous pinch

Mixed dry herbs – 1 tsp ( optional )

Method :

Preheat oven to 200 C.

Line a baking tray with grease proof paper.

Cut the block of Halloumi into strips.

Keep aside.

Mix rest of the ingredients onto a flat plate. Coat each Halloumi piece in the bread crumb mixture and assemble on the tray. Bake for 15 mins until golden.

Serve hot with a spicy dip.

Add a pinch of love ♥️ :

It absorbs flavours very well, so try it with a spicy kebab marinade and grill it !

As a spicy dip try an avocado, sour cream ,Tabasco splash , minced onion with seasoning.

xoxo,

Sareeka ♥️