This was a personal creation I'm particularly proud of. Since halloumi cheese lends itself so easily to frying, I though cubing it beforehand will not get it to break up into a mush as a regular cheese would behave in the pan. Also, generously sprinkling it with za'atar was something I was planning, and the results definitely did not disappoint. And since it was planned to be a salad, pairing it with cucumbers for a little fresh note (but without much flavor, so it wouldn't cover up the halloumi and spices) was the way to go. All this goes wonderfully with a pita bread to serve over (as you may observe from the above picture). Enjoy :)
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Four years ago: Ostabrauð (Hot Icelandic Cheese Bread).
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Six years ago: Wood ear mushroom salad (Chinese) (raw vegan).
Seven years ago: Bulgur pilaf with garlic.
Eight years ago: Lebkuchen (German gingerbread) and Ragout with tarragon and white wine sauce (German).
Ingredients (serves 2):
- a block of halloumi cheese
- 1-2 tablespoons olive oil
- one small cucumber
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 3-4 tablespoons of za'atar
- 2 pieces of pita bread to serve
Cube the halloumi. Heat the olive oil in a pan and add the cheese to it.
Fry for 2-3 minutes, then add the za'atar spice and mix well.
Keep it on the heat for one more minute, then remove and mix it with the sliced and halved cucumber and the lemon juice. Serve over pita breads. It's done, dig in! :)
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