halloumi

or ha·lou·mi

[ huh-loo-mee ]

noun

1. a salty cheese originating in Cyprus and made from sheep’s or goat’s milk: often grilled or fried because it melts very slowly.

halloumi

/ həˈluːmɪ /

noun

1. a salty white sheep's-milk cheese from Greece or Turkey, usually eaten grilled

Word History and Origins

Origin of halloumi¹

From Egyptian Arabic, from Arabic ḥalūm, probably from ḥaluma “to be mild”

Word History and Origins

Origin of halloumi¹

probably from Arabic haluma be mild

Example Sentences

Cyprus’ halloumi pitta: Stuff mini pittas with fried halloumi, cucumber, mint and tomato.

From BBC

In her version, halloumi, kale and mint are wrapped in a quick, yeast-free dough, then fried to make a satisfyingly cheesy, crunchy, herby dish that works for breakfast, lunch or dinner.

From Salon

"Such as halloumi in Cyprus, manchego in Spain, and cheddar in the UK. We are able to flex the flavour and formats to best reflect the specifications of the 60 countries we're in."

From BBC

If you have leftover rice, put it to good use in this crispy rice salad with halloumi and ginger-lime vinaigrette.

From New York Times

This roasted mushroom and halloumi grain bowl is warm and adaptable.

From New York Times