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saganaki

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Recipe by
Shirley Murtagh
@Squirrelishone
Winnipeg, MB

I first tried Saganaki in Athens, Greece. I have made Saganaki at home in my kitchen. It is really good. My husband and I both enjoy very much and I hope you will try and love it too. This recipe comes from the recipe book "Greek With Gusto" Greek Cuisine = easy & delicious by Nicholas and Julie Roukes

yield serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 5 Min
method Pan Fry

Ingredients For saganaki

  • graviera, kasseri or kefalotiri cheese cut into 1/2 " (1cm) slices
  • (i use kefalotiri cheese) buy at a greek store or cheese shop
  • flour
  • butter or margarine
  • lemon wedges
  • brandy optional

How To Make saganaki

  • 1
    Dust cheese lightly with flour
  • 2
    Heat a skillet over medium high heat
  • 3
    Add butter and fry the cheese until golden brown on both sides
  • 4
    Transfer to a warm plate
  • 5
    squeeze lemon juice over the slices
  • 6
    Serve immediately
  • 7
    ADD TO THE GUSTO! TO MAKE SAGANAKI FLAMBE:
  • 8
    Remove skillet from stove
  • 9
    pour a jigger of warmed brandy over the cheese and light with a long matchstick.
  • 10
    Serve with lemon wedges when flame subsides
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