Saganaki (Greek Fried Cheese)

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

Cook Time 5

Total Time 15

Course Main course

Cuisine Greek Cuisine

Servings people

Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

1 pan
1 spatula
1 plate
paper towel

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

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