[simpsonspetfood]

Has anybody here ever had Greek cheese before? I have, and it tasted like the best type of cheese I have ever tasted in my entire life so far!

[degsyhufc]

What is Greek cheese exactly?

[earthling13]

Cheese in general makes me a bit 'phlegmy' but Greek cheeses do it instantly so I stick to a little bit of the English hard cheeses.

[Raquelos.]

Was it Feta or Halloumi?

Feta is usually not cooked (so in salads etc) while Halloumi is usually grilled.

They are both quite distinctive - I love Halloumi

[kimindex]

Halloumi is wondrous. I like feta, too, but I haven't had any other Greek cheeses, I think.

[Raquelos.]

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Originally Posted by kimindex

Halloumi is wondrous. I like feta, too, but I haven't had any other Greek cheeses, I think.

They have loads of nice cheeses if you are there on holiday, but we only ever seem to see Feta and Halloumi in supermarkets

[simpsonspetfood]

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Originally Posted by Raquelos.

Was it Feta or Halloumi?

Feta is usually not cooked (so in salads etc) while Halloumi is usually grilled.

They are both quite distinctive - I love Halloumi

Unfortunately, I can't quite remember if it was Fita or Halloumi!

[andyccm]

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Originally Posted by earthling13

Cheese in general makes me a bit 'phlegmy' but Greek cheeses do it instantly so I stick to a little bit of the English hard cheeses.

There a quite a few greek hard cheeses, the most common is probably Kefalotyri which is a Sheeps or goats cheese very similar to a manchego or gruyerre or a good mature cheddar. Chances are if you have moussaka in a greek restaurant they would use it on the topping (well I would hope so anyway)

Theres also Kasseri which is a bit softer like a provolone great in toasties or fantastic on a burger (esp greek style lamb and mint)

Both above are alot less clammy than your more common fetas etc

[simpsonspetfood]

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Originally Posted by andyccm

There a quite a few greek hard cheeses, the most common is probably Kefalotyri which is a Sheeps or goats cheese very similar to a manchego or gruyerre or a good mature cheddar. Chances are if you have moussaka in a greek restaurant they would use it on the topping (well I would hope so anyway)

Theres also Kasseri which is a bit softer like a provolone great in toasties or fantastic on a burger (esp greek style lamb and mint)

Both above are alot less clammy than your more common fetas etc

I think that the Greek cheese I had must have been Kasseri then, as it tasted rather soft!

[curvybabes]

I like feta cheese in salads in the summer or with a nice bit of crusty bread

[katie]

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Originally Posted by curvybabes

I like feta cheese in salads in the summer or with a nice bit of crusty bread

Agree with this, but also is good crumbled over hot new potatoes.

I like Halloumi as well but find it way too salty.

[GoodLuckCharm]

I love feta and halloumi, although admittedly I was introduced to both through Nando's!

[curvybabes]

dont think ive ever tried halloumi although been to greece a few times so it was probably in a meal and i didnt know, feta and hot potatoes i will have to try