A bit of fun ...

...and a fab snack

This is not rocket science - just a bit of fun should you fancy a snack that won't take all day to produce and is delicious - here are halloumi fries which I know you can buy but you've still got to fry them in any event so why not have a go.

Basic recipe :

500g Halloumi cheese

85g plain flour

1 tbsp seasoning of your choice

vegetable or rapeseed oil for frying

Before you gasp in horror at the thought of deep frying – worry not – use a wok. I appreciate it's still frying but come on we all deserve a treat now and again.

I used a small wok 28cms in diameter. I used rapeseed oil (Canola USA) - just enough to cover the base of the wok - 13cms in diameter.

As a guide – 225g of Halloumi will give you 18 or so strips 1.5cms cut lengthways. For the coating, combine the flour and seasoning in a box with a lid – secure the lid and give it a good shake.

Once you have opened the cheese pat it dry with kitchen roll – cut into strips, pat again and then coat in the seasoned flour. Heat the oil to 190c – test with a small piece of bread. Fry in batches, turning, for 3 minutes, set aside and keep warm.

I think you'll like this – even if you're not that keen on squeaky cheese!