Halloumi Tyganito (Pan-fried Halloumi Cheese)

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~ Ingredients: ~ 250g halloumi cheese ~ 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil ~ 1 tsp dried chilli flakes or 2 fresh red chilli peppers finely chopped ~ Half a lemon ~ Fresh mint leaves for garnishment ~ Cherry tomatoes for garnishment  ~ The only Cheese in the World you can Fry, Grill or Cook.	~ National Cheese of Cyprus.

 

~ Mix chilli pepper flakes with olive oil. ~ Unpack and cut the halloumi in slices but not too thin. ~ Heat up a non-stick frying pan on a medium heat with no oil. ~ Fry halloumi slices for 2 minutes on each side. ~ The halloumi cheese should be soft on the inside and golden brown speckles all over the outside. ~ Place Pan Fried Halloumi into a plate and drizzles with the chilli and oil mixture. ~ Squeeze half the lemon over them for some better taste. ~ Garnish with some cherry tomatoes and fresh mint and serve hot. ~ One pack or 250g of Halloumi Tyganito (Pan Fried Halloumi Cheese) will serve 4 as an appetizer, or 2 as a light meal accompanied by some Greek Salad and bread. ~ Halloumi Tyganito (Pan Fried Halloumi Cheese) can also be served as breakfast with a couple of eggs cooked the way you like, accompanied with some sliced tomato and cucumber. ~ Good luck and bon appétit.