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Saganaki (Greek Fried Cheese)

A traditional Greek recipe for saganaki, fried cheese that is crispy on the outside and melty on the inside. Perfect for an aperitif or starter, this dish is simple to prepare and absolutely delicious.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Aperitif, Starter
Cuisine Ελληνικά
Servings 4 people
Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 stove
  • 1 spatula
  • 1 plate
  • absorbent paper

Ingredients
  

  • 200 gr cheese kefalotyri, graviera, halloumi or kasseri
  • 50 gr flour
  • 3 T to s. olive oil extra virgin
  • black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the cheese: Cut the cheese into thick slices of approximately 1 cm. Make sure they are uniform in size for even cooking.
  • Coat in flour: Dredge the cheese slices in the flour, making sure they are well coated on all sides. Shake lightly to remove excess flour.
  • Heat the oil: Heat the olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat. The oil should be hot but not smoking.
  • Fry the cheese: Add the flour-coated cheese slices to the pan. Fry them until golden brown and crispy on both sides, about 2-3 minutes per side.
  • Drain: Remove the cheese slices from the pan and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to remove excess oil.
  • Serve: Serve immediately, accompanied by lemon wedges to squeeze over the cheese and a pinch of ground black pepper.

Nutrition

Serving: 75grCalories: 250kcal
Keyword aperitif, fried cheese, Greek cuisine, Saganaki, starter
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