Haloumi is a semi-soft unripened cheese, with a mild but quite salty flavour.
It has the appearance of a rectangular block, folded in two.
It is Cyprus' national cheese. It is very popular in the countries around the Mediterranean sea.
Is was originaly made with sheep milk, but it is also made now with cow's milk due to the high demand for this cheese.
It can be seasoned with dried mint leaves (Mentha Viridis).
It can be served as it is, but it is mostly served grilled or fried.
Haloumi can be de-salted by soaking it in cold water until the salt content has reached the desired level.
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