Lebanese Fried Halloumi with Mint and Olives

Ingredients

• about 225 g Halloumi Cheese (dairy)
• 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
• 0.25 cup Fresh Mint
• 0.5 cup Kalamata Olives
• 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

1. 1Prepare the about 225 g of Halloumi Cheese by slicing it into 0.635 cm thick pieces.
2. 2Place a 25.4 cm skillet on the stovetop and add the 1 tablespoon of Olive Oil. Heat the skillet over medium heat, which is approximately 175°C.
3. 3Carefully place the halloumi slices into the hot skillet. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes on each side, until the cheese is a deep golden brown and slightly softened. You should see it puff up slightly.
4. 4Using a spatula, transfer the golden-brown halloumi slices to a serving plate.
5. 5Evenly distribute the 0.25 cup of Fresh Mint and the 0.5 cup of Kalamata Olives over the fried halloumi.
6. 6Drizzle the 1 tablespoon of Lemon Juice over the entire dish. Serve immediately while the halloumi is warm.

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