Feta Saganaki With A Sesame Seed Crust Food

FETA SAGANAKI WITH A SESAME-SEED CRUST

Steps:

• The feta should be a rectangular, not triangular, piece.
• Cut it into four 1/2-inch slices and cut each slice into quarters to get bite-sized rectangles.
• Beat the egg lightly in a shallow bowl. Spread the sesame seeds onto a large plate. Dip the cheese in the egg and then in the sesame seeds.
• Heat the olive oil and butter in a large, heavy, nonstick skillet.
• Place about 6 of the cheese pieces in the skillet, and sauté over medium-high heat.
• As soon as the feta begins to soften, flip it over to brown on the other side.
• Remove and serve hot.
• Repeat with the remaining feta and sesame seeds.

FRIED FETA WITH HONEY AND SESAME (FETA SAGANAKI)

Steps:

• Break the eggs in a shallow bowl. Add 1 to 2 tablespoons water. Whisk to combine.
• In another shallow bowl add the flour, then add the sesame seeds in a third shallow bowl right next to the flour.
• Slice the block of feta into ½-inch thick slices.
• Take one slice of the feta and roll it in the flour (turn it over to make sure all sides of the feta are covered). Dip the feta in the egg mixture, then roll it in the prepared sesame seeds. Set aside. Repeat until all the feta slices are covered in the egg, flour, and sesame seeds.
• In a cast iron skillet, add extra virgin olive oil to cover the bottom of the skillet by about 1 inch (if you use a smaller skillet, you'll need less oil, but you'll need to work in batches).
• Heat the olive oil over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the feta cheese slices so that they are each touching the hot bottom of the skillet. Fry on one side until golden brown, then turn over and fry on the other side until golden brown and crusty. Transfer the fried feta to a tray or plate lined with paper towel to drain excess oil.
• To serve, transfer the feta to a plate and drizzle with warmed honey (I simply warm the honey in a small skillet, and I like to add a dash of red pepper flakes). Serve warm.

BAKED FETA WITH SESAME & HONEY

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Put the sesame seeds in a shallow dish and brush the block of feta all over with the honey. Carefully press the honey-coated feta into the sesame seeds, turning so that it's well crusted with seeds.
• Put the feta in a baking dish (it should fit snugly), then sprinkle over the oregano and a pinch of sea salt. Drizzle with some olive oil. Bake for 15-20 mins until the feta is soft, then drizzle with a little extra honey and serve with the pitta breads on the side.

GREEK FETA SAGANAKI

Steps:

• Slice your feta into small squares, about 2×4 inches- you should be able to get 8 slices out of the 8 ounces.
• In a small bowl- beat egg with oregano. Dip each slice of feta in egg, shake of excess and coat with flour till evenly covered.
• In a large frying pan- heat olive oil over medium heat. Quickly cook cheese in oilve oil, until golden on both sides. Pat dry with paper towels.
• Arrange feta on a large (& pretty) plate with thick tomato slices, season with S & P, garnish with basil.
• Enjoy!