Saganaki (Fried Greek Cheese)

Name: Saganaki (Fried Greek Cheese)
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 1 lb (450g) kefalotyri or kasseri cheese, cut into 2 thick slabs; 1/3 cup (40g) all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons water; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 lemon, cut into wedges; Fresh oregano leaves, for garnish

by CommunityKitchen

GreekEasy15 minServes 4

A tableside Greek taverna starter — a slab of salty kefalotyri or kasseri fried until crisp outside and soft within, sometimes flambéed with a splash of brandy.

Per
serving

390kcal

22gprotein

10gcarbs

28gfat

Ingredients

1 lb (450g) kefalotyri or kasseri cheese, cut into 2 thick slabs
1/3 cup (40g) all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons water
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 lemon, cut into wedges
Fresh oregano leaves, for garnish

Before you cook

Cut the cheese into two even, thick slabs.
Cut the lemon into wedges.

Steps

Dip each slab of cheese briefly in the water.
Dredge the damp cheese in the flour, coating it completely on all sides.
Repeat the water dip and flour coating a second time.
Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
Carefully place the cheese slabs into the hot oil.
Fry for 2 minutes per side until golden brown and crisp.
Transfer the cheese to a serving plate.
Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the top.
Scatter oregano leaves over the cheese.
Serve immediately while hot and soft in the center.

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