Greek · Lunch
Crispy Fried Cheese
Thick slices of halloumi and cheddar cheese are dredged in beaten egg and almond flour, then pan-fried in olive oil until a crisp golden crust forms around a soft, salty centre. Finished with lemon juice, oregano and cracked pepper, served hot as a Greek-style meze bite.
$4
8 minsPrep
6 minsCook
14 minsTotal
EasyLevel
Nutrition per serving
562Calories
30.8gProtein
46.2gFat
9.2gCarbs
1.9gSugar
3.1gFiber
1389mgSodium
285mgChol
18.4gSat Fat
225mgPotassium
800mgCalcium
1.9mgIron
1.3mcgVitamin B12
3.1mgVitamin C
Goes well with
Crisp Dry White Wine (Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio)
local
Greek Coffee (Elliniko)
international
vegetarian
gluten-free
low-carb
keto
Instructions
1
Prep
Pat the halloumi and cheddar slices dry with paper towel, ensuring the egg wash and flour adhere evenly to all surfaces.
2
Dredge
Beat the egg in a shallow bowl. Coat each cheese slab in egg, then press into the almond flour until fully crusted.
3
Fry
Heat the olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Fry the cheese slabs two minutes per side until deep golden.
4
Plate
Transfer the fried cheese to a plate, squeeze over lemon juice, and scatter with oregano and black pepper. Serve hot.
Serves
2 portions ·
2 adults, 0 over 10, 0 under 10
Ingredients
- 7 oz200g halloumi cheese
- 2.8 oz80g cheddar cheese
- 22 small eggs, beaten
- 1/2 cup56g almond flour
- 4 tbsp4 tbsp olive oil, for pan-frying
- 2 tsp2 tsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp1/2 tsp dried oregano
- a pinch of black pepper, cracked
