Halloumi cheese is a delicacy. It has a golden brown, crispy exterior, a soft and gooey interior, and a savory flavor. It's a magic cheese that you can cook!
Slice the halloumi block into eight one-ounce slices.
Brush the slices with olive oil on both sides.
Heat a nonstick grill pan over medium heat for about 5 minutes.
Place the cheese slices in the pan (in two batches if necessary). Cook them on each side for 3-5 minutes until crisp and browned.
To pan-fry the cheese, heat the olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the cheese slices and fry until browned, 3-5 minutes per side.
Serve the cheese immediately while still hot.
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Notes
If you flip the halloumi pieces on the grill or in the frypan and discover that they're too pale for your liking, keep cooking them on the second side, then flip them again and let them brown some more on the first side.
Ideally, you should enjoy halloumi when freshly prepared. But if you must, you can keep the leftovers in the fridge, in an airtight container, for up to five days. Reheat them in the microwave at 50% power.