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.
1
Cut the cheese into sticks.
- Halloumi cheese: 200 g
2
Place the cheese in the heated oil in the pan. Fry on high heat for 2-3 minutes.
- Olive oil: 1 tablespoon
3
Add ground chili. Set to medium heat.
- Chili powder: to taste
4
Carefully flip and fry for another 2-3 minutes.
5
To salt.
- Sea salt: to taste
6
Add ground black pepper.
- Ground black pepper: pinch
7
Lay the cheese on its edge.
8
Add sumac.
- Sumac: pinch
9
Add Italian herbs.
- Italian herb blend: pinch
10
Mix. Add sesame.
- Sesame seeds: pinch
11
Once all sides are browned, remove from heat and serve.