Saganaki Fried Cheese Greek Style Food

FLAMING GREEK CHEESE (SAGANAKI)

Steps:

• Brush each side of the kasseri cheese with water. Dredge both sides in flour, making sure the surface is completely covered.
• Preheat a well seasoned cast iron skillet on medium-high heat until smoking. Pour in olive oil. Carefully place the floured cheese in the hot oil. Cook until cheese begins to ooze and a golden brown crust forms, about 2 minutes. Quickly flip cheese over with a spatula. Fry until bottom is golden brown, about 30 seconds more.
• Remove skillet from heat and transfer onto a napkin-lined plate. Pour brandy over the cheese. Light the brandy using a fireplace lighter. Now you can exclaim "Opa!" and marvel at the fire. Squeeze some lemon juice on top to extinguish the last few flames and garnish with parsley.

SAGANAKI (FRIED CHEESE) GREEK STYLE

Steps:

• Cut the cheese into strips 2 " wide and 1/2" thick.
• Place strips one by one under the cold water tap and coat lightly with flour, set aside until you have dredged all the strips.
• Heat oil in a heavy skillet and pan fry the cheese, turn once until golden brown on both sides.
• Remove dab with paper towels and serve immediately with lemon wedges.

SAGANAKI - GREEK FRIED CHEESE

Steps:

• Take the slice of cheese and dip it in cold water, then in white flour, shaking to remove excess and smoothing it with your fingers.
• Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a small pan under medium heat. Once hot, place the cheese in the pan and fry for about 2 minutes than flip carefully (I use a thin rubber spatula). Be careful not to let the crust slide off. Fry on the other side for about 2 minutes. The crust should be golden.
• Remove from pan and place on a plate, squeeze some lemon over it and serve right away.

GREEK SAGANAKI

Steps:

• Slice feta into 2x3/8 inch squares, about 8 slices. In a small bowl, beat the egg with the oregano. Dip each slice of feta in egg, shake off excess, and coat in flour.
• Heat olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Quickly cook cheese in olive oil until golden, turning once. Pat dry with paper towels.
• Arrange feta on a plate with thick tomato slices, season with black pepper, and garnish with lemon wedges.

GREEK FRIED CHEESE - SAGANAKI

Steps:

• Prepare two shallow dishes; one with water, and the other with flour for dredging.
• Dip the Kasseri cheese in the water.
• Dredge the cheese into the flour, and shake off any excess.
• Add vegetable oil to a frying pan. When the oil is properly heated, place the cheese into the pan. Fry for a few minutes on each side. The cheese should look golden.
• Remove the Saganaki cheese from the frying pan and plate. Sprinkle some Greek oregano and squeeze fresh lemon juice over the cheese. and serve immediately.

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!

MUSSELS SAGANAKI RECIPE (GREEK MIDIA SAGANAKI)

Steps:

• Blend all the vegetables, apart from the tomatoes, into a blender, until finely chopped.
• Heat a large saucepan into high heat and add the olive oil. Pour in the vegetable mixture and sauté.
• Cut the cherry tomatoes into halves and add them into the pan along with the mussels and the feta cheese (crushed).
• Pour in the white wine and cook at high heat, with the lid on, for 8-10 minutes.

SAGANAKI - (FRIED CHEESE WITH EGG)

Steps:

• Place some butter in a round frying pan and allow to melt, be sure to heat very well.
• Take the kefalotiri and cut it into chunks, then place the pieces into the pan.
• When the pieces are brown on one side turn over to the other side and fry lightly.
• Add the eggs to the fried cheese in the pan.
• Add salt and pepper.
• Cook on a low heat till the eggs are done.

SAGANAKI (GREEK FRIED CHEESE SQUARES)

Steps:

• Cut cheese into bite sized pieces. In a heavy skillet, fry cheese in hot butter quickly (a few seconds on each side) until golden. Arrange on a platter and sprinkle with lemon juice. Serve hot.