Halloumi Cheese Beer Snack

1 serving

10 minutes

Halim cheese snack for beer is a culinary delight combining a crispy crust and tender texture inside. Halloumi, a traditional Cypriot cheese, is known for its ability to hold shape when fried. In this recipe, it is fried in olive oil until golden brown and complemented with the aroma of ground chili, black pepper, sumac, and Italian herbs. Sesame adds a subtle nutty flavor that pairs well with the spices. The dish has a spicy, slightly hot taste perfect for accompanying chilled beer. It's a great snack for parties and friendly gatherings that showcases the full palette of Mediterranean flavors in a simple yet refined execution.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 759.6
• Proteins: 40g
• Fats: 68g
• Carbohydrates: 0g

Ingredients

• Halloumi cheese: 200 g
• Olive oil: 1 tbsp
• Ground chili pepper: to taste
• Sea salt: to taste
• Ground black pepper: pinch
• Sumac: pinch
• Italian Herb Blend: pinch
• Sesame: pinch

Cooking steps

1. Cut the cheese into sticks.

   Required ingredients:

   • Halloumi cheese: 200 g

2. Place the cheese in the heated oil in the pan. Fry on high heat for 2-3 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Olive oil: 1 tablespoon

3. Add ground chili. Set to medium heat.

   Required ingredients:

   • Ground chili pepper:  to taste

4. Carefully flip and fry for another 2-3 minutes.

5. To salt.

   Required ingredients:

   • Sea salt:  to taste

6. Add ground black pepper.

   Required ingredients:

   • Ground black pepper:  pinch

7. Lay the cheese on its edge.

8. Add sumac.

   Required ingredients:

   • Sumac:  pinch

9. Add Italian herbs.

   Required ingredients:

   • Italian Herb Blend:  pinch

10. Mix. Add sesame.

    Required ingredients:

    • Sesame:  pinch

11. Once all sides are browned, remove from heat and serve.