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If you fancy trying Halloumi cheese at home this post has everything you need to know from where to buy Halloumi Cheese to how to cook halloumi cheese and how many calories it contains as well as where you can buy halloumi cheese in the UK.
Halloumi: Where to buy Halloumi Cheese
My Mum and Husband have both recently discovered a liking for Halloumi cheese. It does seem to be rather trendy right now with both Halloumi fries and Halloumi burgers making appearances on menus up and down the country.
My mum was actually quite surprised when I told her you don’t need to buy it from a specialist supermarket.
Halloumi cheese is very versatile and can be used in a multitude of dishes. It makes a great option in particular for making dishes vegetarian as it’s quite substantial and ‘meaty’ when compared to other cheeses. It also absorbs flavours well. You can buy halloumi that has been infused with other flavours such as chilli and herbs.
Where can you buy halloumi cheese?
Most supermarkets now sell halloumi cheese and you can usually find it along with other cheeses used in cooking or salads such as mozzarella and feta. You won’t need to visit a specialist supermarket to find halloumi cheese although it may be available from some small delis or farm shops.
Can I buy halloumi cheese online?
As well as being able to order halloumi cheese online with your usual weekly or monthly at your regular supermarket there are also plenty of online cheese stockists that are able to deliver halloumi cheese straight to your door. I’ve picked a selection below.
Make Your own with a halloumi cheese making kit
If you don’t want to buy halloumi cheese or can’t find your any near where you live, might want to try making your own. You can with this halloumi cheese making kit. This makes a perfect gift for any cheese enthusiast or foodie in your life.
How to cook halloumi cheese?
Halloumi is actually very easy to cook. Slice into small pieces and place in a non-stick pan on medium heat. There is no need to flour or even add any oil.
Cook for one to two minutes on each side until golden. Of course, this is the simplest way of cooking halloumi there are also lots of other ways, including barbeque, oven baking as part of another dish or frying to make halloumi fries. I’ve included some recipes below for inspiration.
Baked Halloumi with chickpeas’
Halloumi calories: How Many Calories in Halloumi Cheese?
1 Serving =1 Serving approx 80g Calories253
Of course, these values will vary from brand to brand and depending on how the halloumi has been prepared, for example, if the halloumi has been fried in oil.
How long does halloumi last?
Halloumi will last for up to a year in the fridge if it remains unopened. Once opened, it should last around two weeks if properly wrapped or kept in a sealed tub or Tupperware container.
Can You Freez Halloumi?
Being quite a hard cheese, halloumi actually freezes pretty well and will last in the freezer for around six months. Either freeze unopened in its original packaging or wrap tightly in cling film. Alternatively, you could place the opened cheese a ziplock bag with the air squeezed out. Either way, remember to add a label with the date it was frozen.
