Pan-Fried Akawi Cheese Middle Eastern Breakfast

First, slice the Akawi cheese into thick pieces, about 1 cm (0.4 inches) thick. Place the slices in a bowl and cover them with water. Let them soak for at least 30 minutes to reduce the saltiness. Change the water once or twice if the cheese is very salty.

After soaking, drain the Akawi cheese and pat the slices completely dry with paper towels. This step is crucial for achieving a nice golden crust when frying.

Heat the olive oil in a non-stick frying pan over medium heat. You want the oil to be shimmering but not smoking.

Carefully place the dried Akawi cheese slices into the hot pan. Fry for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until they turn golden brown and slightly crispy on the outside, and soft and warm within.

While the cheese fries, slice the tomatoes and cucumber for serving. Prepare your pita bread and black olives.

Remove the fried cheese from the pan and arrange it on a serving plate. Garnish with fresh mint leaves.

Serve immediately alongside the fresh tomatoes, cucumber, black olives, and warm pita bread. Enjoy this authentic Middle Eastern breakfast!