Saganaki - Greek Recipe for Fried Cheese
Saganaki, the classic Greek recipe for fried cheese, is a winner that everyone loves! It’s one of those Greek recipe served in almost every Greek restaurant in the world but also something people like to do at home.
PREP TIME 5 minutes
COOK TIME 7 minutes
SERVES 4
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter or olive oi or morel as needed
- 2 3- or 4-inch by ½-inch thick squares of hard sheep’s milk cheese such as Greek kefalotyri
- ½ cup all-purpose flour spread onto a flat plate
- 1 small egg lightly beaten and in a wide, shallow bowl
- Water
- 2 lemon wedges
Instructions
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In a nonstick frying pan over medium heat, melt the butter or heat the olive oil.
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Dampen the cheese squares under the tap or in a bowl of water, then pat into the flour on each side.
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Next, dip into the egg on both sides and then press back into the flour on both sides. Place one wedge at a time into the hot oil or butter, and fry on one side until golden brown. Turn with kitchen tongs to fry on the other side. Remove and serve with a lemon wedge.