Flaming Greek Cheese (Saganaki) recipe
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- 1 (4 ounce) package kasseri cheese 1 tablespoon water, or as needed ¼ cup all-purpose flour, or as needed 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 tablespoons brandy, at room temperature ½ lemon, or to taste 1 tablespoon freshly chopped Italian parsley
Nutrition Info
- 391.2 caloriescarbohydrate: 15 gcholesterol: 61.2 mgfat: 25.4 gfiber: 1.8 gprotein: 16.3 gsaturatedFat: 11.2 gservingSize: -sodium: 543.5 mgsugar: 0.1 gtransFat: : -unsaturatedFat: : -
Directions Flaming Greek Cheese (Saganaki)
Directions
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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.