Halloumi
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Halloumi is a firm, springy, layered brined cheese from Cyprus, traditionally made from a blend of goat's and sheep's milk (often with cow's milk today). It is salty and squeaky, and famous for an unusually high melting point: it grills and pan-fries to a golden crust while holding its shape.
Picking a good onedrag
Firm, springy, clean milk and saltSoft, swollen, mouldy or rancid
Kept in its brineStill goodOnce opened, keep it chilled under its brine. Longer in brine makes it harder, drier and saltier, which still grills and fries well.
Colour and cut faceWhite to cream, a touch firmer from its brine
Press and cutHarder and drier from longer in brine, still springy
The packOpened, kept chilled and covered in its brine
Smell as you open itMilk and salt, the salt more forward