Halloumi tapioca bites
A deliciously crispy and cheesy snack
This easy 3 ingredient recipe is inspired by Brazilian “dadinhos de tapioca” and are a delcious snack for cheese lovers. Once cooked in the airfryer the tapioca squares become really crispy on the outside while maintaining a chewy and cheesy interior, making them an addictive snack !
While they traditionally made with Brazilian coalho cheese, I substituted with hallumi cheese which has very similar characteristics to yield a simmilar result. Another great option is also grated Parmesan cheese which tends to give a meltier and stretchier result compared to halloumi and absorbs the liquid more quickly as well.
I recommend serving them with a tangy or spicy dipping sauce such as spicy sriracha mayo, alioli or aji verde. They are perfect for a dinner party entree, dinner side or even a mid afternoon snack.
🌱GF
🍽️ 4-6 portions
Ingredients
250g granualed tapioca/ tapioca pearls
450g whole milk
300g halloumi cheese
Method
Grate the halloumi block with the coarse side of a grater into a bowl. Then add the tapioca balls, and salt to taste and mix well.
Bring the milk to a boil in a pot and then remove rom the heat. Immediately pour over the halloumi and tapioca mix while quickly mixing with a spoon. Leave to cool down for 35-50 minutes until it thickens while the tapioca absorbs the liquid.
Take a tin ( I used a 20x20cm brownie tin) and line it with cling film. Spread the cheese tapioca mix and give a few taps against the counter to even it out. Cover the top with cling film, transfer to the fridge and rest it overnight.
Next day remove the cling film, it should have hardened to a block and with a sharp knife cut it into squares.
Transfer the tapioca cheese squares to an airfryer and bake at 190C for approximately 150C until golden brown.
FAQS and Tips
You can brush the tapioca cheese squares with some olive oil to help them crisp up in the airfryer
Make sure you use small granulated tapioca, which can be found in Indian or Brazilian supermarkers or even Amazon
Once ready the squares can be frozen for up to two months until ready to cook in the airfryer
