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Halloumi lipti (Grilled Halloumi with Lemon & Oregano)

Name: Halloumi lipti (Grilled Halloumi with Lemon & Oregano)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 6 min
Total time: 11 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 400 g halloumi, in 1.5 cm thick slabs; 2 tbsp olive oil; Juice of 1 lemon; Dried oregano, 1 tsp; Cherry tomatoes and rocket to serve (optional); Chili flakes (optional)

Cyprus' squeaky gift to the Mediterranean table: thick halloumi steaks seared until golden, dressed with lemon and oregano. Vegetarian protein in 10 minutes.

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1Pat the halloumi dry; score a light crosshatch on each side - it holds the dressing.

2Sear in a dry hot pan or grill 2 minutes per side until deep golden stripes form.

3Plate immediately; the cheese is best screaming hot and squeaky.

4Whisk lemon, olive oil and oregano; pour over while hot so it drinks the dressing.

5Optional: char the cherry tomatoes in the same pan for 2 minutes.

6Serve as a starter, in pita, or over rocket for a quick lunch.