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GREEK FRIED HALLOUMI WITH OUZO

In Greece, fried halloumi is often served as a snack or an appetizer with drinks or as part of a mixed meze (a selection of small dishes served at the start of a meal). If wished, you can omit the ouzo in this recipe and serve the fried halloumi with lemon juice only.

SERVES 4

PREP 2 MINUTES

COOK 3–5 MINUTES

2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

25g (1oz/2 tbsp) unsalted butter

4 slices of halloumi, about 2cm (¾ inch) thick

plain (all-purpose) flour, for dusting

3 tbsp ouzo

juice of 1 lemon

Heat the olive oil and butter in a frying pan (skillet) set over a medium heat.

Dust the halloumi lightly with flour and add to the pan when it’s really hot.

Cook for 1–2 minutes each side until golden brown and crisp.

Pour the ouzo over the halloumi and set it alight. Stand back until the flames die down and then remove with a slotted spoon or spatula and serve while piping hot, drizzled with lemon juice.