Batter my Halloumi

BUDFORCE · 23 Jun 2021 at 14:18

What do you use?

I tried a beer batter last week, with salt pepper and a bit and garam masala but didn't work, also halloumi already got salt so no salt next time.

Anyone got a good recipe/method?

fez · 24 Jun 2021 at 13:17

Only way to cook halloumi is on a proper charcoal fired BBQ and you sear it until the 2 sides blister and go a beautiful bubbly golden brown and then you eat it while it is hot. Anything else is a poor imitation.

HoneyBadger · 24 Jun 2021 at 21:37

We use a premixed panko breadcrumb. Works well.

RockLobster · 25 Jun 2021 at 20:40

Flour, egg, panko breadcrumbs. Shallow fry for 5 minutes and they are very nice. Put in a pita bread with salad.

lookitsjonno · 25 Jun 2021 at 23:01

Cast iron griddle pan works well

BUDFORCE · 26 Jun 2021 at 07:09

Thanks all.

I'd never heard of Panko Breadcrumbs, is there any advantage of those over just putting a dry bit of bread in a food processor?

They do sell them in Tesco though.

I do also grill Halloumi for those who suggested.

I get onion, cabbage, lettuce (not iceberg though), grated carrot, sliced tomatoes. Lightly coat that in olive oil and cider vinegar for a while before.

Then whack all that in some wraps with whatever sauce.

touch · 26 Jun 2021 at 15:03

BUDFORCE said:
I'd never heard of Panko Breadcrumbs, is there any advantage of those over just putting a dry bit of bread in a food processor?

Panko breadcrumbs are more like thin flakes rather than roundish granules you'd get by putting bread in a food processor. It makes for a lighter and crispier crust.

BUDFORCE · 26 Jun 2021 at 17:51

touch said:
Panko breadcrumbs are more like thin flakes rather than roundish granules you'd get by putting bread in a food processor. It makes for a lighter and crispier crust.

Thank you.

I shall give it a go.

turbot1984 · 26 Jun 2021 at 17:55

@fez got it right! That very cyclist friendly cafe in Gatley do it in a brioche bun with homemade houmous and slaw ... a thing of wonder

HoneyBadger · 26 Jun 2021 at 18:14

Tempura batter works well too.

Begbie · 27 Jun 2021 at 17:07

touch said:
Panko breadcrumbs are more like thin flakes rather than roundish granules you'd get by putting bread in a food processor. It makes for a lighter and crispier crust.

Aren't panko breadcrumbs just the same but without the crust?