Mia Kouppa

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Greek Cheese saganaki

Cheese saganaki is a traditional Greek meze that is quick and easy!

Prep Time10

Cook Time10

Total Time20

Course: Appetizer, meze

Cuisine: Greek

Servings: people

Calories: 136kcal

Author: Mia Kouppa

Equipment

Ingredients

4-6 pieces Kefalotiri or kefalograviera cut into 1/2 thick pieces, each about 4 inches long, and 2 inches wide (approx)
1 cup all purpose flour
1 teaspoon sugar
1 tbsp plain breadcrumbs
olive oil for frying
2 tbsp Brandy (Metaxa) or Ouzo optional
lemon wedges, to serve

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Instructions

Find two bowls whose dimensions are larger than the pieces of cheese. In one, mix together the flour, sugar and breadcrumbs. Fill the second bowl with ice water.
1 cup all purpose flour, 1 teaspoon sugar, 1 tbsp plain breadcrumbs
Pour enough olive oil into a frying pan so that it covers the bottom of your pan and is about 1 cm deep. Heat over medium heat.
olive oil for frying
Taking one piece of cheese at a time, dunk it into the ice water and then coat it with the flour mixture. Dunk back in water, then back in flour. Finally, dunk quickly in the water for the third and last time.
4-6 pieces Kefalotiri or kefalograviera
Immediately place your cheese into the preheated frying pan.
Repeat with the other pieces of cheese, and fry as many as you can at the same time, without overcrowding the pan.
Fry each side for about 3 – 4 minutes until golden brown. Flip over carefully and fry on the other side.
Optional: If using the alcohol, remove the pan from the heat source and add the alcohol. Be sure to set the pan on a surface with plenty of space over it. Use a long handled lighter to set the alcohol aflame and step back. In a few moments the alcohol will burn off and the flame will die out. Please exercise caution with this step and read the Recipe Notes for further safety advice.
2 tbsp Brandy (Metaxa) or Ouzo
Serve immediately with lemon wedges.
lemon wedges, to serve
Enjoy!

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Notes

Safety tips if using alcohol:

Do remove the pan from the heat source first before adding the alcohol and made sure you have a lot of space above the pan (ex. Do not place it on the counter with a cabinet right above. Do not wear flouncy sleeves, do not have small children or pets around, use a stick lighter if you have one, and make sure you have a way to put the fire out, in case it gets out of control!

Of course, if you want to add the alcohol, but not the risk of lighting the fire, simply allow the alcohol to cook in the pan with the cheese for a minute or two. The alcohol will burn off, no flame required!

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