Student Life | Issue 41

was surprisingly pleasant. My only
issue was the serving size and I’ve
found that’s a problem with almost
every restaurant I’ve tried it in. The
saying goes ‘quality over quantity’ but
both would be the optimal scenario.
Halloumi is traditionally made with
goat’s and sheep’s milk (although
cow’s milk can be used) and originally
hails from Cyprus but has become a
British delicacy in its own right. Apart
from its homeland, Halloumi is most
popular in the UK and I find that very
believable as most food places I’ve
encountered serve it in some way or
another.
The main reason for this is that it’s
a popular vegetarian option which I
myself discovered when I decided to
cut meat out of my diet. I admit, I am
not the most technically skilled chef
in the kitchen so I did worry about
how varied my meals would be along
with what I would order when I went
out to eat. Vegetables are nice and
lentils are underrated but I know that
I would have struggled the transition
immensely without our friend
halloumi.
ordered it from some takeaways and
it’s come battered which is also quite
nice. I find it tastes perfectly lovely on
its own but it’s also often served with
a chilli jam or chutney.
Halloumi has become my favourite
food. If it’s on a menu or in a
supermarket, it is inevitable that I will
eat it within the next 24 hours if not
the next 24 minutes. It tastes good
and also provides for a fun anecdote
considering it’s a particular type of
a food stuff I don’t typically care for.
Now, I’m a rational person. If you
don’t consider halloumi the best
cheese, that’s okay. Just remember
that when the apocalypse hits, don’t
ask to hitch a ride with me because I
don’t forget easily.
In terms of preparation, it is usually
fried or grilled as it has a much
higher melting point than most
other cheeses so remains solid. It’s
typically cut into strips to make fries
or a patty shape for burgers. I’ve
also discovered it’s great as a meat
substitute with kebabs. Recently, I’ve
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