Halloumi cheese with Chillies is one of those to die for combinations that only happen a couple of times in a lifetime. The depth of flavour that can be obtained just by adding Chillies is amazing. This recipe contains two methods of using Chillies with this sheep and goats milk cheese from Cyprus. One for grilling and the other for on the cooker. Kalí óreksi!
Ingredients
for the pan fried Halloumi
Halloumi – 450 Grams ( cut into 6mm slices)
Olive oil – 2 tablespoons
Fresh red Chillies – one tablespoon ( thinly sliced)
Mix the oil, chillies and lemon juice. Blend until well combined
Fry the Halloumi cheese in a non-stick frying pan for about two to three minutes on each side. It should be nicely browned
Place serving portions on plates and drizzle with chilli/lemon juice flavoured oil
Grilling
Put the Halloumi on a slow-burning BBQ grill. Sprinkle with lemon juice from the cut lemon
When nicely browned, turn over
Sprinkle with more lemon juice. Once browned, turn over again
Now sprinkle to the top with Chilli flakes and serve
Notes
Grilled Halloumi served with Satay sauce is an very good way of getting extra protein into a vegetarian meal. A recipe for a spicy Satay sauce can be found here
Use a mild Chilli flake like Aleppo. Alternatively, reduce the quantity to a teaspoon
Note: The nutritional values and serving size are for the pan fried Halloumi
When it comes to starters, nothing can be simpler and tastier than baked Brie with chillies. When served in a Brie baking dish, this starter is very attractive as well. For ease, simplicity and a fantastic result, this recipe just has to be tried. It is super carb friendly as well.
Elevate your lunch experience with this bold and satisfying creation that transforms simple ingredients into an explosion of flavours. Taking classic corned beef to new heights, this sandwich combines thick, savoury slices with a generous blanket of melted cheese, while fresh chillies and chilli flakes add an exciting kick of heat. The rich butter creates a perfectly golden, crispy exterior, making each bite a perfect balance of crunch and melt-in-your-mouth goodness that turns an ordinary sandwich into something truly extraordinary.
This great tasting snack is not only very easy to make but also highlights the fantastic relationship that chillies have with cheese. In the same vein as chocolate and chillies (another match made in heaven), this combination is an absolute winner. Great little inbetweener when you are feeling peckish
Ingredients
White bread - six slices
Corned beef - six slices 5mm thick ( see note)
Butter - 4 tablespoons
Red or green chillies - three finely sliced
Cheese - 250 grams ( grated)
Chilli flakes - one teaspoon
Instructions
Pre- heat the oven to 250 degrees Celsius
Butter the bread on both sides
Heat a frying pan to a medium heat
Fry the bread on both sides until golden brown . Keep to on side
Fry the corned beef in butter on one side in the same pan
Assembling the snacks
Place a slice of corned beef on each slice of bread
Scatter the fresh chillies equally over each slice
Top with equal amounts of cheese
Sprinkle with Chilli flakes
Place in the oven until cheese has melted to your satisfaction
Serve
Notes
The corned beef referred to is typically the type you would buy from a deli or a supermarket cold meat counter
Keywords: Corned beef, cheese and chilli open sandwiches
In the heart ofMediterranean cuisine lies this vibrant and bold combination of ingredients that promises to awaken your taste buds. This dish marries the sweet acidity of ripe tomatoes with the briny richness of feta cheese, while pickled banana chillies and red chilli flakes provide layers of heat that dance on your palate. Finished with a generous drizzle of olive oil and aromatic oregano, this simple yet sophisticated recipe showcases how just a few quality ingredients can transform into something truly memorable when brought together with care.
There is a special affinity between Feta and chillies. Chillies like the Banana pepper are stuffed with this cheese and preserved in oil and vinegar, for serving as a dish as part of a the popular Meze table. Another affinity that chillies have with this cheese is that they love being baked, This Greek recipe for spicy Feta is baked with chillies in the oven is exactly along this theme. Kalí órexi !
Ingredients
Tomatoes – four medium
Feta cheese – two 200 gram blocks
Pickled Banana Chillies – two to three ( chopped) see note *
Chilli flakes - one tablespoon
Olive oil – four teaspoons ( or more according to taste)
Oregano – one teaspoon
Aluminium foil
Instructions
Cut out the cores from the tomatoes using a sharp knife.
Cut a shallow cross in the skin of each tomato.
Using tongs. blanche each tomato for 10 to 20 seconds in hot water
Once blanched, immediately plunge into ice-cold water ( use ice to make this ) and then immediately remove. This should make it easy to peel the skins.
Peel the skins and discard
Cut the tomatoes in half and remove and discard the seeds
Chop the remaining flesh into dice about 12mm
Chop the feta blocks in half to provide four 100 gram pieces
Chop a 20 gram slice off each block Keep to one side
Cut four pieces of aluminium foil large enough to make parcels that will have their tops scrunched up to cover folded over when the cheese is to be baked.
Place the cheese in the centre of the foil and fold up the sides ( forming the unclosed parcel.)
Spoon equal amounts of the chopped tomato on top of the cheese
Add the chopped banana chillies in equal quantities. (see note)
Crumble the reserved 20-gram slices of feta cheese and sprinkle over the top of the chillies
Sprinkle the chilli flakes and oregano equally over the crumbled cheese
Pour a teaspoon of olive oil ( or more, to personal taste) over the top.
Scrunch up the foil to close the parcels
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius. Remove
Turn up the oven to grilling temperature.
Open the tops of the parcels and place under the grill.
Grill until browned ( 2 to 3 minutes)
Serve immediately with pita bread or similar
Notes
* If you are unable to buy pickled banana peppers, any pickled yellow or green chillies will do,
Keywords: Spicy Feta cheese with tomatoes and chillies
