Recipes by Leeane Wright
Photography by Rob Kinghorn
Food Styling by Ian Muggridge
First published in Wish June 2008
Haloumi is a salty cheese, similar in texture to mozzarella, made from sheep’s milk. The traditional cheese of Cyprus, it sounds exotic but is readily available at your local supermarket. Ouzo is a clear, sweet, anise-flavoured liqueur.
FOOD
Grilled Haloumi with White Corn & Apple Salsa
The slight saltiness of the haloumi is delicious with the tart apple salsa
Ingredients (serves 6)
| 1 | cup peeled, cored and finely diced Granny Smith apple |
| ½ | cup fresh white corn niblets |
| ¼ | cup finely chopped white onion |
| 2 | green Thai chilis, seeded and finely sliced |
| 2 | tbsp fresh lime juice |
| 2 | tbsp ouzo |
| 1 | tbsp olive oil plus extra for brushing cheese |
| 12 | oz haloumi cheese, cut into ¼-inch slices |
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine apple, corn, onion and chilis, and mix with lime juice, ouzo and oil. Season with salt and pepper.
- Brush each side of cheese with oil. Using a non-stick grill pan or your barbecue, cook cheese 1 minute per side or until golden and softened.
- Spoon 1 tablespoon salsa on top and serve.
GLOSSARY
Nutritional information
Nutrients per serving: 259 calories, 27 g fat, 11 g protein, 9 g carbs, 1 g fibre. Excellent source of vitamin C.
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