Halloumi Meshwi (Pan-Grilled Halloumi with Lemon)
A recipe for Halloumi Meshwi (Pan-Grilled Halloumi with Lemon) from the cookbook, Palestine on a Plate. Slices of Halloumi cheese lightly coated in seasoned flour and pan-grilled in oil until golden.
Servings 4 Servings
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Black pepper
- 2 (7 ounce, 200 gram packages) halloumi cut lengthways into 1/2 inch (1.5 cm) slices
- 3-4 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Juice of 1 lemon or lime
Instructions
- In a shallow bowl, season the flour with the red pepper flakes and some black pepper. Dip the halloumi pieces in the flour and turn to coat.
- Heat the oil in a pan over medium heat and shallow fry the halloumi for about 1-2 minutes. Once it has begun to brown, turn the pieces over and cook the other side for another 1-2 minutes.
- When ready, plate up the golden halloumi and squeeze on some lemon or lime juice. Eat straightaway, otherwise it will get chewy.