halloumi
Cypriot brined cheese
Halloumi is a firm, briny cheese from Cyprus, traditionally made from a mixture of goat's and sheep's milk.
Its high melting point makes it ideal for grilling or frying—the outside crisps while the inside softens without liquefying: We grilled halloumi for the salad.
The texture is dense and squeaky when fresh.
High-pitched and grating
- chewyResisting easy biting
- firmSolid or resolute
- rubberyElastic and resilient
- elasticAble to stretch, rebounds
springy · dense · bouncy · resilient · toothsome · substantial · bite · hearty
Brined Greek cheese
- paneerUnaged Indian cheese
- mozzarellaMild Italian cheese
- brieSoft French ripened cheese
- goudaSemi-hard Dutch cheese
manchego · ricotta · provolone · cheddar · emmental · havarti · pecorino · kasseri
Mediterranean island nation
- mezeMiddle Eastern appetizer spread
- tavernaGreek neighborhood restaurant
- MediterraneanSea between Europe, Africa, Asia
- NicosiaCyprus's chief city
kofta · pitta · village · traditional · artisanal
squeaky
High-pitched and grating
elastic · springy · dense · bouncy · resilient · toothsome · substantial · bite · hearty · pliable
feta
Brined Greek cheese
- paneerUnaged Indian cheese
- mozzarellaMild Italian cheese
- brieSoft French ripened cheese
gouda · manchego · ricotta · provolone · cheddar · emmental · havarti · pecorino · kasseri · labneh
Cyprus
Mediterranean island nation
- mezeMiddle Eastern appetizer spread
- tavernaGreek neighborhood restaurant
- MediterraneanSea between Europe, Africa, Asia
barbecue
Slow-cook over coals
skewer · grill marks · caramelization · flip · golden · crispy · charcoal · cookout · tongs · flame
salty
Tasting of brine
milky · rich · mild · buttery · creamy · umami · seasoned · preserved · marinated · lemon
- dairymilk, butter, cream, cheese, yogurt
- Cheesescheddar, brie, gouda, parmesan, mozzarella
- cheeseAmerican, asiago, brie, cheddar, gouda
- cheeseboardbrie, cheddar, gouda, gruyere, parmesan
- dairy productscheese, yogurt, butter, milk powder, cream
- Middle Eastern foodhummus, falafel, pita, shawarma, tabbouleh
halloumibrie
Soft French ripened cheese
camembert · raclette · fondue cheese · mozzarella · gruyère
halloumicream cheese
Soft spreadable dairy product
mascarpone · soft cheese · ricotta · Laughing Cow · brie