Halloumi
Cyprus's squeaky grilling cheese
Think of it as: Like a cheese steak in the literal sense
The cheese that refuses to melt.
What does it taste like?
Toasty, golden crust with a bold, salty flavor.
SweetSpicySourSaltyFunkSmellTextureSqueaky and chewy
What is it?
A brined cheese made from goat's and sheep's milk. It barely melts, so it goes straight onto the grill or into a hot pan. It squeaks against your teeth when you bite it.Source: Wikipedia
How locals eat it
Served as meze with bread, tomatoes or, in summer, slices of watermelon.
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EnglishTap to play (YouTube)Where is it from?
🇨🇾Cyprus
CapitalNicosia
Populationabout 1.37 millionestimate (unverified)
IndustriesTourism, Shipping, Finance
The north of the island is effectively divided off, and the capital Nicosia is split too.
Famous peopleMarcos BaghdatisTennis player, Australian Open finalist
HelloYah-sas
CurrencyEuro
Fun factNicosia is often called the world's last divided capital.
The flag🇨🇾 A copper-colored map of the island on white, with olive branches for peace.
From Tokyoabout 9,050 kmstraight line, Tokyo to Nicosia
Getting there16+ hours (with connections)rough guide
✈ Check cheap flights Best timeMay–June and September–October, warm enough to swim but not too hot. Also trySouvla (big grilled skewers)🍆 MoussakaKoupepia (stuffed vine leaves)
✈ Check cheap flights Best timeMay–June and September–October, warm enough to swim but not too hot. Also trySouvla (big grilled skewers)🍆 MoussakaKoupepia (stuffed vine leaves)
🇨🇾 Sounds & life in Cyprus
Γειά σαςHello（Yah-sas）
Greek
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Right now…
Anthem"Hymn to Liberty" (shared with Greece)
SportSoccer
Marcos Baghdatis (tennis, Australian Open finalist) World HeritagePaphos and more National animalCyprus mouflon (wild sheep) National flowerCyclamen FestivalKataklysmos (early summer water festival)
SportSoccer
Marcos Baghdatis (tennis, Australian Open finalist) World HeritagePaphos and more National animalCyprus mouflon (wild sheep) National flowerCyclamen FestivalKataklysmos (early summer water festival)
Ingredients
- 200 g halloumi
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1/4 lemon
- A few mint leaves
How to make it (one way)
- Slice the halloumi about 1 cm thick
- Pat dry with paper towels
- Heat a pan with a little oil
- Fry both sides until golden
- Squeeze over lemon and top with mint
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