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GRILLED WHITE CHEESE w/ OREGANO OIL




Source of Recipe


Gourmet


List of Ingredients




1/2 lb Haloumi cheese, cut into 12 rectangular blocks
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled
Special equipment: 6 (6- to 8-inch) wooden skewers


Recipe



Thread 2 blocks of cheese lengthwise onto each skewer, then cover skewers with cold water and soak 1 hour.
Stir together oil and oregano in a 13- by 9-inch shallow dish.

While cheese soaks, prepare grill for cooking. If using a charcoal grill, open vents on bottom of grill, then light charcoal. Charcoal fire is medium-hot when you can hold your hand 5 inches above rack for 3 to 4 seconds. If using a gas grill, preheat burners on high, covered, 10 minutes, then reduce heat to moderately high.

Drain cheese skewers on paper towels and pat dry, then grill, covered only if using a gas grill, on a well-oiled grill rack, turning (use a metal spatula to scrape under cheese to loosen before turning each time), until evenly browned, 3 to 7 minutes total.

Add cheese skewers to oregano oil and turn to coat.

Cooks' note:
If you aren't able to grill outdoors, cheese can be cooked in an oiled well-seasoned large ridged grill pan over moderate heat.