Does holoumi cheese have a very similar texture and flavour to tofu?!
Does holoumi cheese have a very similar texture and flavour to tofu?
Answers:
Halloumi is a Cypriot cheese made of ewe's and goat's milk, flavoured with spearmint, it is quite salty and firm enough to slice and fry (it does not melt).
Tofu is much softer and not at all salty, it has very little flavour. In Japan it is sometimes chilled and eaten as is with soy sauce, bonito shavings and yuzu zest, but it is usually cooked with a fairly flavourful sauce to add some interest to the otherwise bland taste.
If you are strict vegetarian be aware that most cheese is made with rennet from calves' stomachs.