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Herbaceous Cypriot Halloumi Saganaki with Grape Must Reduction

Name: Herbaceous Cypriot Halloumi Saganaki with Grape Must Reduction
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Appetizer
Ingredients: Halloumi cheese, 200g, cut into 1cm thick slices; All-purpose flour, 2 tbsp for dusting; Olive oil, 1 tbsp; Grape must, 200ml; Balsamic vinegar, 1 tbsp; Honey, 1 tsp; Fresh oregano leaves, 1 tbsp, chopped; Fresh mint leaves, 1 tbsp, chopped

A Mediterranean delight featuring salty, crispy halloumi cheese complemented by a rich, grape must reduction. Perfect as an appetizer or snack.

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·By Ethan Brooks·January 16, 2026

Herbaceous Cypriot Halloumi Saganaki with Grape Must Reduction — Appetizer served and photographed from above

Prep

10 min

Cook

30 min

Difficulty

Easy

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Halloumi

For the Grape Must Reduction

For the Herb Mixture

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 276 kcal
Protein: 11.75 g
Carbs: 19.25 g
Fat: 17.25 g
Fiber: 0 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 1103 kcal
Protein: 47 g
Carbs: 77 g
Fat: 69 g
Fiber: 0 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F
Halloumi cheese 200g, cut into 1cm thick slices	690	45	4	55
All-purpose flour 2 tbsp for dusting	56	2	12	0
Olive oil 1 tbsp	120	0	0	14
Grape must 200ml	200	0	52	0
Balsamic vinegar 1 tbsp	14	0	3	0
Honey 1 tsp	21	0	6	0
Fresh oregano leaves 1 tbsp, chopped	1	0	0	0
Fresh mint leaves 1 tbsp, chopped	1	0	0	0

These are estimates and not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Halloumi

1
Pat Dry
Pat the halloumi slices dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
2
Dust with Flour
Lightly dust the halloumi slices with flour on both sides.
3
Heat Oil
Heat olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat.

Preparing the Grape Must Reduction

1
Combine Ingredients
Combine grape must, balsamic vinegar, and honey in a small saucepan.
2
Simmer
Bring the mixture to a simmer over low heat.
3
Reduce
Reduce until the mixture coats the back of a spoon, approximately 10 minutes.
Tip: Do not over-reduce the grape must as it can become too thick once cooled.

How to Make Herbaceous Cypriot Halloumi Saganaki with Grape Must Reduction

Total time: 40 min · Yields 4 servings

1
Frying the Halloumi
Cook the floured halloumi slices in the skillet for about 2 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
2
Reducing the Sauce
Stir the grape must mixture frequently to avoid it sticking to the pan.
3
Assembling
Drizzle the warm grape must reduction over the freshly fried halloumi before serving.