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Default Favorite appetizers from the Mediterranean shores?

Jen P. wrote:

>> I've never worked with halloumi; does it crumble when you bend it before
>> cooking? Asparagus just showed up in our local farmers' market; if
>> halloumi is pliable I might try wrapping it around asparagus and
>> grilling.

>
> It's.... kinda like semi-hard rubber. It doesn't crumble, but it would
> definitely break. I don't think I've ever heated it gently (I usually pan
> fry or grill it over fairly high heat), but it might be bendy if you did
> that first!


Based on that, I might cut the halloumi into a couple opposing grooved
slabs, put asparagus into the grooves, put the matching slab on top, and
grill. Maybe drizzle with lemon-infused olive oil afterward.

Thanks for the information!

Bob