Fried Halloumi Cheese with Lime and Caper Vinaigrette
Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
What these numbers assume — 12 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Flour | 1 cup (125g) all-purpose | 455 |
| Olive Oil | 1 tbsp (14g) | 119 |
| Cheese | 1 oz (28g) cheddar | 113 |
| Halloumi | 1 oz (28g) | 110 |
| Lime | juice of 1 lime (44ml) | 11 |
| Black Pepper | 1 tsp ground (2.3g) | 6 |
| Garlic | 1 clove (3g) | 4 |
| Vinegar | 1 tbsp (15ml) distilled | 3 |
| Mustard | 1 tsp (5g) yellow | 3 |
| Capers | 1 tbsp (9g) drained | 2 |
| Cilantro | 1 tbsp chopped fresh (1g) | 1 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 12 oz halloumi cheese
- 2 tbsp flour, seasoned with salt and pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- For the dressing
- Juice and zest of 1 lime
- 1 tbsp white wine vinegar
- 1 1/2 tbsp capers, drained
- 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
- 1 tsp grain mustard
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro leaves
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- Salt and freshly-ground black pepper
- To garnish:
- A few sprigs of cilantro
Directions
First of all, pat the cheese dry with paper towels. Then, using a sharp knife, slice it into eight slices, including the ends.
Now dredge in seasoned flour.
Prepare the dressing by simply beating all the ingredients together in a small mixing bowl.
When you're ready to serve the halloumi, heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. When the oil is really hot add cheese to the hot skillet—they take 1 minute on each side to cook, so by the time the last one's in, it will almost be time to turn the first one over.
They need to be a good golden color on each side.
Serve them on warmed plates with the dressing poured over and garnished with the cilantro sprigs.
Category:Cyprian Recipes
Category:Cyprian Appetizers