Halloumi Mashwi (arabian Style Grilled Halloumi Cheese)
Halloumi Mashwi is a popular Arabian dish made with grilled halloumi cheese, a semi-hard, brined cheese made from a mixture of goat's and sheep's milk. This dish is a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or side dish that is perfect for grilling outdoors or cooking on the stovetop.
Ingredients
- 4 slices of halloumi cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon za'atar spice blend
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges
- 4 skewers
Instructions
- Preheat the grill or stovetop grill pan over medium heat.
- Thread the halloumi slices onto the skewers.
- Brush the halloumi slices with olive oil and sprinkle with za'atar spice blend.
- Grill the halloumi for 2-3 minutes on each side, until grill marks appear.
- Remove the halloumi from the grill and serve with lemon wedges.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 10 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 5 minutes
- Total time:
- 15 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 250 per serving
- Protein
- 15g
- Fat
- 20g
- Carbohydrates
- 2g
Supplies
Grill or stovetop grill pan Skewers
Tools
Grill tongs Basting brush
Serving suggestions
Serving suggestion: Serve the grilled halloumi with pita bread, olives, and a side of hummus.
Tips & tricks
Tip: Soak the skewers in water for 30 minutes before threading the halloumi to prevent them from burning during grilling.
Cost
$10