Woollywraps Posted March 26, 2006 Share Posted March 26, 2006 Probably a long shot but has anyone seen Halloumi Cheese in France?Thanks :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val_2 Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 What is it? Cream or hard cheese or a Brie type thing. Don't recall ever seeing that name before and I usually study the cheese counters and sections in great detail trying different all the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fulcrum Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 [quote user="Woollywraps"]Probably a long shot but has anyone seen Halloumi Cheese in France?Thanks :)[/quote]No. I have seen lots of Feta but not halloumi.I used to love it raw or fried. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polycarpe Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 Never seen Halloumi over here. Something for the UK visitor list, perhaps.And never been able to eat it raw either! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powerdesal Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 Get the Australian Haloumi if you can, its less salty. Its gorgeousfried in thin slices and served with a dip of raspberry jam mixed withbalsamic vinegar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woollywraps Posted March 27, 2006 Author Share Posted March 27, 2006 Thanks for the replies, guess I'm going to have to bring some back with me in the Summer to freeze it or find someone online who will deliver to France.Val - Halloumi Cheese (also known as Hellim) is a Cypriot cheese made from sheep and goat's milk, it's quite salty and usually has mint in it too. The texture is similar to mozzarella but the crucial difference is that it doesn't melt so it keeps it's form when grilled or fried so it's great for barbecues (not that we've got the weather for barbecues on the Northern Coast yet!!). Here's a link about Halloumi: http://entare.com/ezinewin01/Halloumi/story.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fulcrum Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 There must be a Cypriot cheese manufacturer who could be contacted to find out if it's sold here.I found this website.http://www.halloumicheese.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woollywraps Posted March 27, 2006 Author Share Posted March 27, 2006 Hi, yes thanks I've mailed them :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viv Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 There is some on UK Ebay, Eighty Tastes from around the world is the name of the ebay shop, The link I posted didn't work sorry but it is 5.50 with 1.75 postage to France, thats pounds not euros;Is that a good price? I might get some myself , its one of the recipes in the Delia summer collection that I keep meaning to try and it sunny today! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woollywraps Posted March 27, 2006 Author Share Posted March 27, 2006 I'm not sure on the price as I can't remember how much we used to pay for it. You could try comparing the price by looking on tesco.com.Thanks for the info. I'll take a look on eBay UK :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val_2 Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 Thanks. Sounds quite nice if it dosn't melt before you get a chance to eat it. Will ask my girl to look out for it in Carrefour in St.Brieuc when she does her shopping this week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dog Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 In Perigueux in the street behind the Indian restaurant by the Cathedral is a Greek shop. Helpful man insists on speaking English.Got Halloumi and Saganaki there last week.French cheese counters look astonished when asked for either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owens88 Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 In the UK we use Halloumi very often. Good for Barbeques, when we get the weather, also served in with leeks and caraway seeds etc.But what is Saganaki ? Sounds Japanese. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powerdesal Posted March 28, 2006 Share Posted March 28, 2006 Val_2,Haloumi is the only cheese that doesn't melt. Regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dog Posted March 28, 2006 Share Posted March 28, 2006 Sorry I called it the name of the finished dish as i'ts cooked traditionally in a pot with two handles.I bought Kasseri but there are two other cheeses that can be used in this recipe.Believe it or not for barbecues we marinate Haloumi in tandoori spices - yummy!Saganaki cheese RecipeGreek AppetizerIngredients:1 lb. cheese, such as kasseri, kefalotiri,or kefalograviera1 stick (1/4 lb. butter3 Tbs. fresh lemon juice2 Tbs.brandy(preferably Greek)[optional]Directions:Slice cheese into 3/4- to 1-inch-thick cubes or slices. Melt butter and fry cheese for 3 minutes on each side, or until melted nd lightly brown. Sprinkle with lemon juice.Note:Cheese can be broiled instead of fried. If broiled, do not use any butter. Place cheese in an ovenprof dish. Broil approximately 3 minutes without turning. Sprinkle with lemon juice.Optional:Just before serving, pour 2 Tbs. brandy over hot cheese and ignite(carefully). Serve after flame extinguishes.20 to 24 pieces Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owens88 Posted March 28, 2006 Share Posted March 28, 2006 Yum, thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
battypuss1 Posted March 30, 2006 Share Posted March 30, 2006 Try www.epicerieanglaise.com as they will find you anything you like from the UK, even if it is not on their 'normal' list of stuff and the prices are not exorbitant. They will post it to you too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miggimeggi Posted March 30, 2006 Share Posted March 30, 2006 [quote user="battypuss1"]Try www.epicerieanglaise.com as they will find you anything you like from the UK, even if it is not on their 'normal' list of stuff and the prices are not exorbitant. They will post it to you too.[/quote]Are you sure they are still in business? I have tried this time and several times over the past couple of weeks to access this site an have had an error message.Anne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woollywraps Posted April 1, 2006 Author Share Posted April 1, 2006 Thanks for all the replies on this :) I will try that recipe once I get my hands on some Halloumi.I can't access the www.epicerieanglaise.com site either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassman Posted April 2, 2006 Share Posted April 2, 2006 Halloumi. .... also known as "squeaky cheese" those who have eaten it fried or grilled will know why [:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Millymollymandy Posted April 2, 2006 Share Posted April 2, 2006 You can get halloumi cheese from Jim's British Mini Market, in St Genis Pouilly, 01630. Shame I don't live there any more! Actually I brought some back from UK in November and it is still in the fridge - the use by date is Aug 2006 - so no need to freeze it. I blame Delia myself. [:D] P.S. Where do I click to be notified of replies to this thread? I don't see anything with this layout of forum.[8-)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonraker Posted April 6, 2006 Share Posted April 6, 2006 Epicerie Anglaise is still around but the site is down at the moment. You can order by email at foodirectuk@hotmail.com epicerieanglaise@9online.fr Moonraker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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