Monday, March 31, 2008

 

Cooking with Halloumi Cheese

Here is another quick weeknight meal that is popular with my family. It uses Halloumi cheese which is available in most grocery stores. For those who have not yet cooked with it, it does not behave like other cheeses as it does not melt. This means that it can be grilled or sautéed without becoming runny.
It is terrific cut into large squares, put onto skewers with some vegetables and grilled as kebabs which make an easy vegetarian alternative for summer barbeques.

Halloumi Cheese with Herb and Caper Dressing. –serves 3 or 4

1 package Halloumi cheese cut into 8 slices
4 zucchini split lengthwise into 3 or 4 slices
3 scallions, sliced crossways
½ cup chopped green herbs such as cilantro, parsley or chervil, or a mix
2 tablespoons capers
Juice of 1 lemon

In a ridged grill pan or large frying pan, grill or sauté the zucchini until tender. Set aside to keep warm and wipe out the pan.
Pour a small slick of olive oil into the pan and cook the cheese over a medium high heat until the bottom of the cheese has browned nicely, turn the cheese over and add the scallions. Cook for another minute or so and throw in the chopped herbs, capers and the lemon juice.
Serve the cheese and dressing on top of a pile of zucchini with some good quality bread.

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